8 eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp orange liqueur,optional
1 tsp vanilla
1 loaf italian bread, cut into 1/2 sl, ices
3 tbsp confectioners sugar
3 tbsp brown sugar
4 tsp butter or margarine
Directions
Beat together eggs,orange juice,orange liqueur,2 tbsp. confectioners
sugar and vanilla.Place bread slices in one layer in a large roasting
or baking pan.Pour egg mixture over slices.Turn to soak.Place in
refrigerator for at least 2 hours,turn bread slices occasionally.On a
plate,combine confectioners sugar and brown sugar.Preheat electric
skillet to 375 degrees.Melt butter and set aside.Remove bread slices
from egg mixture.Place in skillet.Cook French Toast about 3 to 5
minutes on each side or until golden brown.Add more butter to
skillet, if necessary.Toss slices in sugar mixture and serve
immediately.Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Servings: 6 servings
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