If you’re having company for breakfast or brunch, here’s a bit of a special do-ahead of French Toast. You can also do a plain version, with just milk instead of orange juice, of course, but the OJ really adds a nice touch.
Do-Ahead French Toast
This French toast soaks overnight in the refrigerator before it is baked.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Cut bread in 1” slices. Arrange in a 9×13 pan.
- Combine remaining ingredients, except melted butter. Mix well and pour over the bread. Cover pan and refrigerate several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Melt butter and pour into a pan with a 1” side. Arrange bread slices, leaving a small gap between them. Pour butter on top. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn over and bake another 10-15 minutes.
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