Description
Experience breakfast bliss with the Best Orange French Toast, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This brunch-worthy dish features fluffy brioche soaked in a rich custard made with zesty orange juice and fragrant orange zest. The result is a vibrant, citrus-infused delight that will brighten any morning. Perfect for cozy family gatherings or celebratory brunches, this recipe invites creativity with endless topping options like fresh fruits, maple syrup, and whipped cream. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, the Best Orange French Toast is sure to become a new breakfast staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices brioche bread (1-inch thick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar (or extract)
- ¼ cup Florida's Natural No Pulp Orange Juice
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until well combined.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Quickly dip each slice of brioche into the custard mixture on both sides until moistened but not soggy.
- Place the soaked slices into the hot skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh fruits, and optional toppings like cinnamon sugar or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg