Orange Croissant French Toast: Quick 'N Easy Style
Course:
Breakfast
Ingredients
- 5-6 croissants 1-2 days old, cut in half lengthwise
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 drops orange extract optional
- zest of 1/2 orange
- ground cinnamon to taste
- ground nutmeg to taste
Instructions
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Preheat a large pan or griddle to medium heat. Coat with butter or spray with cooking spray (I prefer butter as cooking spray tends to leave gummy build-up on griddles over time).
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In a large bowl (I use a broad-based Tupperware for easy dipping access), whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, extracts and orange zest.
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Dip each side of the croissant into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip back into the bowl.
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Place on griddle, and repeat with rest of croissants.
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Sprinkle desired cinnamon and nutmeg spices over croissants on the top uncooked side before flipping.
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Cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes per side.
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Serve with powdered sugar, maple syrup, a little more orange zest on top or whatever your heart fancies!
Recipe Notes
Change it Up:
Don't have any orange extract (or even zest)? Add in a few tablespoons of orange juice get that bright citrus flavor. (You can add a little extra if you want to make it more potent - just don't make the batter so thin that it doesn't coat your bread).
Eliminate the orange and substitute a few drops of almond extract in its place. Top with strawberries and cream.
Dress it Down:
Keep this really basic by eliminating the orange and any/all of the spices.