Name: Baked French Toast
Ingredients: 1/2 loaf of thick, hearty whole wheat bread cut in large cubes (about 2 cups); small hand full of crushed pecans (about 1/3 c.); 3 c. of milk; 4 eggs; 2 tbsp. butter, melted; 1 tbsp. turbinado; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. of vanilla extract; zest of half an orange; juice of half an orange; dash of sea salt

Ingredients

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1/2 loaf of thick, hearty whole wheat bread cut in large cubes (about 2 cups)
small hand full of crushed pecans (about 1/3 c.)
3 c. of milk
4 eggs
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 tbsp. turbinado
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
zest of half an orange
juice of half an orange
dash of sea salt

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Instructions

Prep the night before serving. Cut bread and place in an 11 x 7 baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Whisk together milk, eggs, butter, turbinado, cinnamon, vanilla, zest, juice, and salt in a separate bowl.
Pour mixture over bread. It should almost cover bread.
Cover and let sit and soak overnight in fridge.
Morning of, preheat oven to 425°. Sprinkle top with a pinch of turbinado. Bake for 30 minutes or until liquid is set. Cover with foil after 15 minutes to prevent burning.
Enjoy with warmed 100% pure maple syrup.