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| Sounds like an Oxymoron Italian French Toast? Well whatever you want to call this, I call it delicious! The ingredients are very rich but if you want to treat your self to a great Italian french toast, this is it. Sometimes you have to indulge.... |
You will need a 1-lb whole loaf sliced by hand and thick ( cut 2 to 3 inch thick sliced)
suggestions: Italian, egg bread, panettone, ciabatta, cuban bread, french bread stick, brioche.
6 eggs
1 cup heavy cream
pinch of cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated fresh orange peel
butter
In a large baking square deep dish, whisk the eggs, cream, cinnamon, vanilla and peel together.
Lay the bread slices in the dish and let soak for 5 minutes.
Using a griddle heated on medium, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter. Place the Italian French toast on the griddle and cook 3 minutes on each side or golden brown.
Serve with real maple syrup, honey or jam.
