Name: Croissant French Toast
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 2/3 cup half and half or milk; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 4 1-day-old croissants, halved lengthwise; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter; Powdered sugar; Maple syrup

Buttery croissants provide delicious new twist to this otherwise traditional recipe.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 4

Ingredients

2/3 cup half and half or milk

3 eggs

1/3 cup orange juice

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

4 1-day-old croissants, halved lengthwise

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter

Powdered sugar

Maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1
Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Add croissants to egg batter and turn until thoroughly coated.
Step 2
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.

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