Buttery croissants provide delicious new twist to this otherwise traditional recipe.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
2/3 cup half and half or milk
3 eggs
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 1-day-old croissants, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Preparation
Step 1
Whisk first 8 ingredients in medium bowl. Add croissants to egg batter and turn until thoroughly coated.
Step 2
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add croissants and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple syrup.
