Marthas French Toast With Grand Marnier Recipes

GRAND MARNIER FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl.
• Dip each bread slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread.
• Let stand until egg mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350°F.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add 4 bread slices to skillet and sauté until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes per side.
• Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices.
• Transfer French toast to 4 plates.
• Sift powdered sugar over.
• Serve with maple syrup.

MARTHA'S PERFECT FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs, milk, juice, vanilla, liquor, sugar, zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
• Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer.
• Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes.
• Turn slices over (Carefully) and soak 5-10minutes more, until soaked through.
• Preheat oven to 200 deg F. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside.
• Heat canola oil (with some butter if so wish) in a skillet over medium heat.
• Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, around 3 minutes per side.
• Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread.
• Wipe skillet and repeat with fresh oil/butter and bread.
• Keep in oven until ready to serve.
• Serve with dusted powdered sugar and maple syrup (I like fresh berries on top, too).

CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak until soaked through, about 10 minutes more.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet, and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe skillet, and repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with pure maple syrup, if desired.

OVEN-BAKED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees with rack in the middle of the oven. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a fork. Beat in liqueur, sugar, large pinch of salt, and orange zest and juice. Add milk and beat until combined.
• Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick baking mats. Gently dip brioche, one slice at a time, into egg mixture to coat, placing 6 slices on each baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake for 12 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with second baking sheet. Serve with butter and sugar or maple syrup.

FRENCH TOAST BAKED IN GRAND MARNIER

Steps:

• 1. This recipe requires 8 hours or refrigeration. Preheat oven to 350. Heat the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in pan until brown sugar melts, stirring frequently. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, tilting the pan to ensure even coverage. Arrange the bread slices over the prepared layer. Whisk the half and half, eggs, liqueur, vanilla and salt in a bowl until blended. Stir in the pecans and pour over the bread. Chill, covered, for 8 to 24 hours. Let stand until room temperature. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Serves 8 Texas Tables

GRAND MARNIER FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Whisk together all the ingredients except the bread. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
• Slice bread at a slight angel about 1 inch thick.
• Heat large skillet to med heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Dip bread into egg mixture for approxamatly 30 seconds or until the egg mixture just soaks through.
• Place the bread pieces into the hot pan and cook for 3-5 minutes per side or until very golden brown on both sides.
• Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar and your choice of syrup.