Newcastle Inn

1811 House French Toast: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 4

Prep time:15 minutes

Ingredients:

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  4 eggs

• 

  1/2 cup orange juice

• 

  1/2 cup milk

• 

  1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• 

  1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

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  1/4 cup maple syrup

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  1 loaf Italian bread, cut in 1" slices

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  toasted pecans

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  powdered sugar

Step 1:

This recipe comes from the 1811 House in Manchester, VT where I worked for 5 years. It is the best French Toast you will ever have! Thanks Marnie!

Step 2:

Whisk together the first 6 ingredients.

Step 3:

Place bread slices in single layer in glass baking dish.

Step 4:

Pour egg mixture over bread slices, turn them to coat them. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 5:

Preheat griddle or large frying pan, add butter and then bread slices. Cook to golden brown, garnish with powdered sugar and toasted pecans.