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Cardamom-Orange French Toast (Aida Mollenkamp) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 large eggs
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tsp lightly packed orange zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp kosher salt
8 (1-inch thick) slices sweet batard or brioche
3 or 4 tbsp unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
honeyed strawberries , recipe follows
1 tbsp honey
1/2 vanilla bean , split lengthwise and seeds removed
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 lb strawberries, hulled , and halved lengthwise

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, orange zest, vanilla, cardamom, and salt until eggs are broken up and evenly combined. Soak 3 bread slices in egg mixture turning once, until soaked through, about 4 minutes total.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. When butter foams, place 3 pieces soaked bread in the pan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining bread. Serve topped with Honeyed Strawberries.
Honeyed Strawberries:
Mix honey, vanilla, and orange juice together in a medium bowl until honey is dissolved. Add strawberries, stir to coat, and let sit until berries give off their juices, at least 5 minutes. Stir briefly before using.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 5 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3487.56 Kcal (14602 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.03g	34%
Cholesterol	291.16mg	97%
Sodium	7704.58mg	321%
Potassium	574.34mg	12%
Total Carbs	702.31g	234%
Sugars	24.27g	97%
Dietary Fiber	3.19g	13%
Protein	134.3g	269%
Vitamin C	100.6mg	168%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	49.4mg	275%
Calcium	223.3mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	218.98 Kcal (917 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.38g	34%
Cholesterol	18.28mg	97%
Sodium	483.76mg	321%
Potassium	36.06mg	12%
Total Carbs	44.1g	234%
Sugars	1.52g	97%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	13%
Protein	8.43g	269%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	168%
Iron	3.1mg	275%
Calcium	14mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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