Orange French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. fresh orange juice
2 c. half and half
6 eggs, beaten
1/4 c. powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. Grand Marnier liqueur
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. orange extract
2 (1 lb.) loaves day old French bread
1/2 c. unsalted butter

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Mix together first seven ingredients. Pour into large shallow dish.
Cut bread diagonally into 1-inch slices.
Soak bread 1 minute on each side.
Brown the slices in butter over medium-low heat in a large skillet.
When all are browned, place on cookie sheet (in single layer) and bake 20 minutes.
Remove from oven; sift powdered sugar over toast.
Serve with heated maple syrup.
Crisp, not soggy, perfect for a large group since it's all ready at the same time.