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Orange Pecan French Toast

Orange Pecan French Toast

Delicious Orange Pecan French Toast recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Brown Sugar Mixture

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans

French Toast Base

  • 12 slices French bread (¾ inch thick)
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

Notes

Reheats well in the toaster oven. Serve with sweetened whipped cream and berries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
Keyword breakfast recipe, brunch, French Toast, Orange Pecan French Toast, Pecan French Toast
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