Best Citrus French Toast Recipes

FRENCH TOAST WITH COGNAC AND CITRUS

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, cognac, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
• Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
• Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

CITRUS FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl mix together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and zest.
• Add the milk and mix until you have a smooth and lump free batter.
• Add the egg and vanilla, mix, now add the melted butter and mix again.
• Heat a non-stick frying.
• Dip and coat the bread in the batter, fry until light golden.

BAKED CITRUS FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• 1. To prepare toast, pour melted butter into a 13 x 9-inch glass baking pan. Tilt pan to coat the bottom evenly. Arrange bread slices in a single layer in the pan. 2. Whisk eggs in a medium bowl until well beaten. Add orange juice, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg. Whisk until well blended. Pour over bread, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 350F. 4. Remove plastic wrap from pan and bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle pecans over top and bake 10 minutes longer. 5. To prepare syrup, melt butter in a small suacepan over medium heat. Add orange juice and sugar. Cook until thoroughly heated and the sugar has dissolved. Do not boil. Serve with French toast.