Description

Start the morning off right with this easy to make French toast. It's made with thick bread soaked in a custard mixture and served with maple syrup, raspberry preserves and powdered sugar.

Ingredients

• 6 extra large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. half-and-half or milk
• 1 t. grated orange zest
• 1/2 t. pure vanilla extract
• 1 T. good quality honey
• 1/2 t. kosher salt
• 1 large loaf challah or brioche bread
• unsalted butter
• vegetable oil
• Optional for Serving:
• pure maple syrup
• good quality raspberry preserves, optional
• sifted powdered sugar, optional

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
2. Slice the bread into 3/4" thick slices.
3. In a large, shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, orange zest, vanilla, honey, and salt.