Haitian French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 day old French baguette
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1 dash ground nutmeg (I use fresh)
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Preparation

Cut off the ends of the baguette a reserve for another use. Cut the remainder in 1/2 inch slices. Let them stand for at least 4 hours or overnight to dry.
In a 9x13 pan combine the orange juice, heavy cream, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and white sugar.
Place the bread slices in the pan, turning the slices until the liquid is absorbed.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium to medium high heat. Add bread slices and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dust heavily with powdered sugar to serve.
I always include maple or fruit syrup on the table.
Heavenly way to start the day!
Prep time doesn't include the bread drying step.