Grand Marnier French Toast with Orange Rum Sauce

Recipe used by family, but originally came from Bon Appetite

Total preparation time:  45 minutes
Serves:  6

Ingredients:

  • 8 3/4 inch thick slices French Bread
  • 6 eggs
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
  • 1/3 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange peel
  • 1 stick butter
  • powdered sugar

Steps:

  1. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add orange juice, grand marnier, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt and peel and mix well.
  2. Dip bread into egg mixture, turning to coat all surfaces. Transfer to baking dish in single layer. Pour any remaining egg mixture over top; cover and refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally (liquid will be absorbed).
  3. Melt stick of butter in large griddle over medium-high heat. Add bread slices in batches and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Turn and continue cooking until browned, about 8 minutes.
  4. Arrange on platter and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately, Pass butter and orange rum sauce. Serves 4-6 people.

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Inn At 802 Bed and Breakfast
Inn At 802, Williamsburg, VA - Inn
Inn At 802
802 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
USA
Phone: +1-757-345-3316
Fax: +1-757-221-9561
Toll-free: +1-888-757-3316
Innkeeper(s)
Joe and Cathy Bradley
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$145 - $190
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If 'The Historic Williamsburg Experience' is what you are seeking, then the Inn at 802 is the location of choice. Circa 1947, meticulously restored, and conveniently located within walking distance to the historic area, merchant square, art galleries, and dining.Spoil someone special, celebrate being together far away from the rest of the world - at the Inn at 802, a Romantic Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast. There's just something about cozy down comforters, plush bathrobes, fresh flowers by your bedside, champagne and chocolates that makes sweet nothings sound even sweeter. With a touch of elegance, a hint of indulgence, you've got the makings for an unforgettable romantic weekend.
The Francis Nicholson Room, the largest of our guestrooms,is located on the second floor. The room features a beautiful walnut king-sized bed topped with a feather mattress and cozy goose-down comforter and triple sheeting. There is also a lovely twin bed in the room topped with a goose-down comforter to accommodate a possible third person.A sumptuous homemade breakfast is part of your stay when you choose the Inn at 802 for your Williamsburg lodging. Served in the historic and formal dining room, the table is set with crystal, fine china, silver, and is candlelit for your enjoyment.
Prepare a snack, or an entire meal, in the full guest kitchen -- a feature unique to our Williamsburg Virginia Bed and Breakfast Inn.The Inn at 802 is your key to relaxation while in Williamsburg.
Our well-stocked Library provides common space for music and reading. Enjoy afternoon refreshments in front of the fireplace in the spacious living room.
Relax with a glass of wine or other refreshments in our beautiful flower garden located just off of the Sun Room. Enjoy the serenity of evening after a day of sight seeing in historic Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Busch Gardens and other local attractions.Read or converse with your friends in our formal living room.
The Duke of Gloucester Room in our Williamsburg lodge is on the first floor of the Inn. Featuring a charming pencil-post queen size bed with a cozy goose-down comforter, spinet-style writing desk, armoire, dresser, cable-TV with remote control and a full, private bath with tub and shower, this room surrounds you in period charm and provides a relaxing, and restful retreat. The King George Room, located on the first floor, is a wonderful blend of history and romance, making this a perfect accommodation choice in Williamsburg Virginia whether you are celebrating a special romantic weekend, touring the historic area, or visiting the College of William and Mary, just across the street. The King George room features a beautiful king-sized rice-carved four-poster bed with a fluffy goose-down comforter, chest of drawers, knee-hole writing desk with chair, cable-TV with remote control and a full, private bath with tub and shower.
The Lafayette Room is on the second floor of our bed and breakfast. Perfect for two or three persons, this large room features two beds - one is a four-poster rice-carved queen size bed and the other, a full size four-poster bed. The room comes complete with a serpentine, ball & claw footed writing desk, built- in dresser, and armoire for cable TV with remote control. Both beds have cozy goose down comforters, and a full, private bath with tub and shower. The Inn at 802 - The Key to your relaxation while in Williamsburg.
Enjoy evenings in our lighted, private courtyard. Should it get chilly, we have a 48,000 BTU propane heater to keep you warm and cozy.
Prepare a snack, or an entire meal, in the full guest kitchen -- a feature unique to Bed and Breakfast Inns.
Attention College of William and Mary Parents! Students may have breakfast with you at no charge whenever you stay. Our two second floor rooms are large and can sleep 3 or 4 people - plenty of room for an extended family stay while visiting your William and Mary student.