The first time I did the usual experimentation, adding nutmeg, vanilla extract, etc. Then I stumbled upon orange extract in someone's cupboard and decided "What the hell." And as soon as that first piece hit my mouth, I knew I was never going back to the old ways. Now I don't usually have orange extract just laying around, and it's not quite as easy to come by as vanilla, so I decided to take an idea from another recipe and apply it here. In my Orange-Chocolate Scones (which I will get around to posting), I use a little orange juice and some grated orange peel for zest, and it worked exactly the same for this. Hopefully you'll find as much enjoyment out of this magnificent recipe as I did.
French Toast with Orange Zest
Ingredients:
- 4-5 slices of toast (Texas Toast is the best)
- 4 eggs
- Half&Half, or milk
- 1 orange
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1tsp. sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Butter
Directions:
- Grate about a tablespoon of the orange rind, then cut open and using either a a juicer or a fork, collect the juice from the orange in a small bowl.
- Then in a medium bowl, combine with a fork the eggs, the orange rind and juice, vanilla extract, a splash of half&half, and the sugar and cinnamon.
- Put the skillet on the stove, and melt the butter over medium heat. Don't get impatient and turn it up on high either, or it won't taste the same.
- Dip each slice into the egg mixture and put them on the skillet, flip to cook both sides.
- Serve with warmed up maple syrup and enjoy!
