Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　6 large eggs

　　1/2 cup fresh orange juice

　　1/3 cup milk

　　1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur

　　1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

　　1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

　　8 slices homemade-type whole-wheat bread

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying

　　

Accompaniments:

confectioners' sugar for dusting

　　warm maple syrup

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 250° F.

　　

Step 2

In a large shallow baking dish whisk together eggs, orange juice, milk, liqueur, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Add 4 bread slices and soak 2 minutes. Turn slices over and soak 2 minutes more. Transfer soaked bread slices to a tray and repeat procedure with remaining 4 bread slices.

　　

Step 3

In a large heavy skillet heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and cook half of coated bread slices until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer French toast as cooked to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Cook remaining bread slices in same manner.

　　

Step 4

Dust French toast with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.