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Pain Perdu II

Name: Pain Perdu II
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 5 eggs; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.5 cup milk; 2 tablespoons orange liqueur; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 12 slices white bread

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Pain Perdu is a special New Orleans-style French Toast. The most tender version is made with wide loaves of French or Italian bread. Its great flavor comes from the orange brandy in the batter.

Recipe by stevefenton

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

12 slices

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Ingredients

5 eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 teaspoon orange zest
12 slices white bread

Directions

In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, milk, brandy and orange zest. Beat until thick and foamy. Pour mixture into a shallow pan. Soak bread slices in the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they are thoroughly soaked through.
Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat. Lightly spray griddle with cooking spray. Cook the bread slices 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426	Calories
9g	Fat
68g	Carbs
15g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 611mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 68g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 206mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.