French Toast Naranjo

4 eggs 2/3-1 cup orange juice 2/3-1 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 loaf (8 oz.) Italian bread cut in 1” slices (8 - 1” slices) 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/2 cups chopped walnuts grated orange peel to taste

Cooking Instructions Whisk together eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla. Place bread in single layer in large, flat dish. Pour milk mixture over bread, turn once, cover and refrigerate overnight. To cook, preheat over to 400. Pour melted butter in jellyroll pan, evenly. Arrange soaked bread slices in a single layer in pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake until golden, 15 - 20 minutes. Sprinkle fresh orange zest on top and serve with honey or real maple syrup. Garnish with orange peel. Serves 4 - 8 (about 8 pieces)

From the Kitchen of Jack and Monica Pizura Wicky-Up Ranch Bed & Breakfast 1/29/97

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