Baked Orange Pecan French Toast |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a wonderful treat with easy advance preparation. An elegant breakfast to serve over- night guests. Prep time includes 2 hours chill time. This is a Texas recipe - oranges from the valley, not to mention all the Texas pecan trees. Southwestern U.S. Ingredients:
4 eggs |
2/3 cup orange juice |
1/3 cup milk |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
8 slices bread, 1/2 inch thick |
1/4 cup butter |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1 cup orange juice |
Directions:
1. Toast: Beat together eggs, juice, milk, sugar, vanilla and nutmeg.
2. Arrange bread in a single layer, top with egg mixture.
3. Refrigerate 2 hours.
4. Melt butter in 10 X 15 X 2 pan, and arrange bread on top.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with pecans, and bake 10 minutes more.
7. Orange syrup: Combine syrup ingredients and cook over low heat.
8. Do not boil.
9. Cool for 10 minutes, and serve warm over hot toast.
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