Orange Pecan French Toast

This recipe is fantastic! While I didn't make any major changes, I did make a few tweaks based on what I had on hand. I swapped pecans for walnuts and included some orange-infused cranberries when layering the bread. The resulting flavor was superb, and the walnuts added a delightful contrast to the richness of the French toast. One tip I would suggest is letting it sit for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This time allows the butter, sugar, and syrup mixture to caramelize nicely, and the French toast retains its heat for a while. Allowing it to rest also gives the bread a chance to firm up a bit, achieving a lovely texture.

I have been making this recipe at least twice a year since I discovered it years ago, often for special holiday mornings. I prefer using challah instead of French bread and have found that cutting the entire loaf into 1-inch pieces works best compared to using larger slices. I like to double the liquids (milk and orange juice), incorporate a few extra eggs or egg whites, and then mix the bread into the liquid mixture - I find this coats the bread better. I tend to cook it a bit longer than the prescribed time in the recipe due to the increased liquid content. The dish is already sweet enough, so there's no need for additional syrup or powdered sugar. It has truly become a favorite recipe for our family and a must-keep in our collection!

I didn't follow the recipe exactly, as I usually go with the "that looks good enough" approach. I simplified the recipe by using the zest and juice of one orange. I scaled down the portion size and used regular whole wheat bread instead of egg whites, opting for 2 eggs instead. The result? The most delicious French toast I've ever had! I wholeheartedly recommend this recipe!

I prepared this dish for Christmas morning and it was a hit with everyone. I made a few modifications: I added 3/4 cup of pecans since we're big fans of them, and I toasted them before incorporating them. Instead of finely chopping the pecans, I simply broke them into smaller pieces. I reduced the amount of brown sugar to 3/4 cup and even then it was slightly too sweet for my liking, so next time, I might try using 2/3 cup. I also used a generous amount of orange zest, adding a heaping teaspoon. Overall, the dish turned out to be absolutely delicious!

Followed the recipes as they were - we absolutely loved it!!!!

This recipe was a big success for our Easter celebration. The only modification I made was using 5 eggs and skipping the separation of egg whites, and I also used Brioche bread.

This orange pecan French toast recipe looks simple and mouthwatering. I can't wait to give it a try!

I made this dish on Christmas morning for my loved ones who were able to join us. It was a huge hit! Following others' advice, I sliced the bread, and it turned out perfectly. It tastes similar to a cinnamon roll but with a delightful orange flavor added to it.

I enjoy enhancing my French toast by including a splash of Grand Marnier in both the egg batter and the syrup topping. It definitely gives it that extra flavorful kick!