Fancy French Toast

by Tiffany S.
from Virtuous Daughters, December 2010~Volume 10, Number 9

This recipe is one I got from my friend Brianna. It is delicious!! My entire family loved it!
 

• 1-1 lb. loaf unsliced homemade white bread
• 4 eggs                            
• 1 c. milk                         
• 1 T. sugar                    
• 3/4 tsp. vanilla                     
• 1/4 tsp. freshly grated orange peel
• Vegetable oil              
• Powdered sugar          
• 1 orange, thinly sliced

 
Slice bread into eight 3/4 inch slices. In medium bowl, beat eggs with milk, sugar, vanilla, and orange peel until well blended. Dip each piece of bread into liquid mixture until saturated. Place in a flat baking dish. Pour remaining liquid over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

The next morning, in a skillet, heat oil and sauté bread until golden on both sides. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Top with orange slice and serve immediately with maple syrup.