French Toast

French toast is the perfect destiny for day old bread. I don't know whether it's just fond memories or the fact that it has "French" in the title, but it's always a treat. Like that ketchup that says "fancy" on the packet.

French Toast

1 c half and half
few glugs of honey (about 2 tbs)
1 orange, juiced (1/4 c) and zested
3 eggs
8 slices of bread
butter
couple pinches of kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 350

1) Combine the eggs, half and half, honey and orange juice and transferred to a shallow dish large enough to hold two slices of bread.

2) Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Place two slices of bread in the mixture and let soak for half a minute on each side, then remove to a cooling rack for another minute. Repeat with remaining slices.

3) Drop a tablespoon of butter in the pan and place the first two slices in. Cook about two and a half minutes each side, until nice and brown. Remove to the oven and repeat with remaining slices.

4) Plate toast and top with confectioners sugar, maple syrup and orange zest.

If you're just cooking for two you can always save the batter for another day, or if you're cooking for more mix up the batter the night before so all you have to do the next morning is dredge and cook.