Florida Orange Juice French Toast
A citrus-soaked breakfast classic made with fresh Florida orange juice in the egg batter, popular in Central Florida diners near the groves.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 350 kcal
Equipment
- •Griddle or skillet
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 350 kcal
- fat
- 15
- carbs
- 42
- protein
- 10
- calories
- 350
Instructions
- 1
Whisk the eggs, orange juice, milk, zest, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- 2
Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat. Melt the butter on it.
- 3
Dip each bread slice in the mixture to coat both sides.
- 4
Cook the slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 5
Serve warm with syrup or orange segments.
Chef's tips
Use day-old, slightly stale bread so it soaks up the mixture without falling apart. Fresh-squeezed Florida orange juice provides the brightest flavor.
Storage
Best eaten fresh; refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day.
Reheating
Reheat in a toaster or skillet to re-crisp.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Using fresh, soft bread that turns mushy
- •Skipping the zest, which holds a lot of the orange flavor
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