Grand Marnier French Toast

• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier (or other orange-flavored liqueur) or 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (or other orange-flavored liqueur)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 French bread, sliced (3/4-inch-thick)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Condiments
• 2 tablespoons butter
• powdered sugar
• warm maple syrup

1. Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl.
2. Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
3. Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread.
4. Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes.
5. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
6. Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350u0b0F.
7. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
8. Add 4 bread slices to skillet and saute until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
9. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices.
10. Transfer French toast to 4 plates.
11. Sift powdered sugar over.
12. Serve with maple syrup.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/grand-marnier-french-toast-208158 (may not work)