Vanilla Orange Custard Freezer French Toast Recipe
Vanilla Orange Custard Freezer French Toast Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 loaf french bread (day old slightly stale bread bread works best)
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 Tbs. pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbs. sugar
- 1½ tsp. cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- zest of 1 orange (optional)
- 2-4 Tbs butter (plus more for serving)
Instructions
- Slice french bread into 1 inch thick slices. Set aside.
- Mix eggs, half and half, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, salt and orange zest in a large shallow dish.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbs butter until melty and foamy but not burnt.
- Take bread and dip in the egg mixture, making sure that both sides of the bread are well coated.
- Shake off any excess fluid and place on hot skillet. Fry up each piece until golden brown, flip and cook up other side until browned.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with butter, fresh berries, and hot syrup.