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Croissant French Toast

Buttery croissants provide delicious new twist to this otherwise traditional recipe.

Courses: Breads, Breakfast
Serves: 8 people

Recipe Ingredients

2/3 cup 157mlHalf-and-half or milk
3   Eggs
1/3 cup 78mlOrange juice
1 teaspoon 5mlSugar
1 teaspoon 5mlVanilla
1 teaspoon 5mlGrated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlGround cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon 0.6mlGround nutmeg
4   Day-old croissants - halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons 30mlUnsalted butter - (1/4 stick)
  Powdered sugar
  Maple syrup

Recipe Instructions

Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Add croissants to egg batter and turn until thoroughly coated.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
Bon Appetit, May 1991

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