PAIN D’ORÉ (French Toast)

Happily Ever After Everyone Else

The Morins: Book 1 Julie's Story

Chapter 11

Happily Ever After The Choice

The Morins: Book 2 Mike’s Story

Chapter 11

Ingredients:

·         5 eggs

·         ½ cup white sugar

·         ½ cup milk

·         2 tbsp Cointreau

·         1 orange, zested

·         25 g unsalted butter

·         1 tbsp icing sugar, sifted

·         2 tablespoons orange liqueur

·         1 teaspoon orange zest

·         12 slices white bread (thick sliced bakery bread is the best)

·         Optional: confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

Cooking Time: 10 mins

Serves: 4

Directions:

1.      In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, milk, brandy and orange zest. Beat until thick

         and foamy.

2.      Pour mixture into a shallow pan. Soak bread slices in the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes

         on each side until they are thoroughly soaked through.

3.      Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Lightly spray griddle with cooking

         spray.

4.      Cook the bread slices 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot.

5.      Optional: Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar) if desired.