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French Toast with Orange and Lemon Zest
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French Toast with Orange and Lemon Zest

15 min4 serv.21 февр. 2026 г.

Description

A delicious snack for any gathering. On a day off, treat yourself to fragrant toasts with orange juice, lemon zest, and cognac. This is an excellent option for breakfast or an afternoon snack. For extra aroma, also add vanillin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The snack is ready. Serve immediately.

Instructions

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    1. Prepare the necessary ingredients. Melt the butter in a pan.

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    2. Lightly beat the eggs with a fork. Add milk, orange juice, cognac, lemon zest, vanilla, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, and mix.

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    3. Dip the bread slices on both sides in the egg-milk mixture and let them soak through.

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    4. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for 10 minutes, or pan-fry over medium heat on both sides until golden brown.

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    5. Chop the walnuts to taste. I like them coarser, while some prefer a fine grind (in a blender).