Hint-Of-Orange French Toast

This recipe can be expanded to feed a crowd.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  slices  French bread (3/4 inch thick)
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1  tablespoon  orange juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  tablespoons butter
•  confectioners' sugar (optional)
•  maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Place the bread in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
2. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla.
3. Pour over bread; turn to coat.
4. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5. In a large skillet, cook French toast in butter over medium heat for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
6. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup if desired.