Ingredients:
1/3 cup milk;.. cup sugar;.. tsp. nutmeg
1/2. tsp. vanilla;,. cup Triple-Sec (orange flavored liqueur)
12 French bread I-inch bread slices
1/2J cup butter, melted
2 Tbsp. grated orange zest
i1/2 cup pecan pieces
Instructions:
Mix eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg. vanilla and Triple Sec in a medium bowl. Dip each bread slice in the egg mixture, coating each side (do not soak) and place in a single layer on an ungreased 1Ox15 inch jelly roll pan or rimmed cookie sheet. If there is any remaining egg mixture, pour it over the French to ast in the pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat ov, en to 400°. Spray a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange soaked bread slices in single layer. Drizzle melted butter over bread slices. Sprinkle with orange zest. Top with pecan pieces. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.
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