New Orleans French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon orange peel (grated)
3 eggs
2 tablespoons butter
8 slices day-old bread

Preparation

Beat all ingredients except butter and bread until smooth.
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until melted.
Dip several bread slices into egg mixture (stir egg mixture each time before dipping bread).
Cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding remaining butter as needed.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup if desired.