Custard-Style French Toast

STEP 1

Line 13x9-inch glass baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.

STEP 2

Combine milk, whipping cream, orange peel and cinnamon sticks in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until milk just begins to bubble around edges but not boil. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Let cool 20 minutes.

STEP 3

Meanwhile, heat oven to 375°F.

STEP 4

Lay bread slices flat in baking dish, squishing together and cutting if needed to fit all 9 pieces. Set aside.

STEP 5

Whisk eggs and brown sugar together in bowl until well mixed.

STEP 6

Remove orange peel and cinnamon sticks from milk mixture. Slowly pour cooled milk mixture into egg mixture, whisking continuously. Strain milk/egg mixture through sieve back into saucepan. Pour two-thirds of strained mixture over bread, so bread is completely covered. Reserve remaining milk/egg mixture.

STEP 7

Bake 18-22 minutes or until custard sets and is cooked through and lightly golden brown. Let cool. Cut into 8 pieces.

STEP 8

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Dip 4 bread squares in remaining egg mixture; place onto plate. Sprinkle each slice with about 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar. Place bread, sugar-side down into skillet. Sprinkle top of bread squares with about 1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar each. Cook 1-2 minutes to caramelize sugar and cook custard. Turn French toast and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized. Remove from pan; repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and remaining bread squares.

STEP 9

Serve with maple syrup and Butter with Canola Oil.