Orange-pecan French Toast
Depending on the fluffiness of your brioche, you may not need to soak the full hour; 5 to 10 minutes may be plenty!
HANDS-ON 20 MIN TOTAL 1 HR, 55 MIN
SERVES 4 SUBMITTED BY SR
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8 (¾-inch) slices brioche bread2 eggs3 egg whites1 tsp. orange zest1 cup fresh orange juice½ cup milk3 Tbsp. white sugar1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup packed brown sugar⅓ cup butter, melted2 Tbsp. light color corn syrup⅓ cup chopped pecansPowdered sugar, for garnishMaple syrup and/or orange wedges, for serving
1. Arrange bread slices in an even layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish (slices will be snug). Whisk together eggs, egg whites, orange zest, orange juice, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla in a bowl; pour over bread. Chill, covered, about 1 hour.
2. Stir together brown sugar,…