Orange French Toast Bake

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 0.5 cups milk
• 0.25 cups white sugar
• 0.25 cups riple Sec
• 1/2 orange , zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.13 teaspoons nutmeg
• 12 slices cinnamon raisin bread
• 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar , optional
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two large baking sheets or line with parchment paper, lightly sprayed with cooking spray, which will keep the bread from sticking.

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk eggs until light in color. Add milk, sugar, orange liqueur, orange juice, orange zest, orange extract, salt, and nutmeg, whisking until well combined.

3. 3

   Coat bread slices in the egg custard, and place on the baking sheets without overlapping. Bake until golden brown, flipping halfway through baking time, about 15 minutes.

4. 4

   To serve, sprinkle with confectioners sugar and drizzle with maple syrup.