Orange French Toast

• 2 c. fresh orange juice
• 2 c. half and half
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 c. powdered sugar
• 2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier liqueur
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. orange extract
• 2 (1 lb.) loaves day old French bread
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter

1. Preheat oven to 325u0b0.
2. Mix together first seven ingredients. Pour into large shallow dish.
3. Cut bread diagonally into 1-inch slices.
4. Soak bread 1 minute on each side.
5. Brown the slices in butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet.
6. When all are browned, place on cookie sheet (in single layer) and bake 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven; sift powdered sugar over toast.
8. Serve with heated maple syrup.
9. Crisp, not soggy, perfect for a large group since it's all ready at the same time.

orange juice, eggs, powdered sugar, grand marnier, vanilla, orange extract, loaves, unsalted butter

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=677259 (may not work)