Pecan French Toast *

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Title: Pecan French Toast *
Categories: Brunch, Breads
Yield: 4 Servings

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4 Eggs
2/3 c Orange juice
1/3 c Milk
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Vanilla
1/2 Italian bread; cut in 1"
- thick slices
1/3 c Butter; melted, divided
1/2 c Pecan pieces
2 tb Grated orange peel

Using a whisk, beat eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla.
Place bread with edges touching, in a layer, in a large baking dish. Pour
milk mixture over bread, cover and refrigerate overnight. Turn once.
Preheat oven to 400~. Pour melted butter on a jelly roll pan, or large
cookie sheet with sides. Arrange soaked slices in a single layer on pan.
Sprinkle with orange peel and pecans. Bake 20 minutes. Check slices during
last 10 minutes.

Recipe can easily be doubled.

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