Pecan Pie French Toast

Directions

French Toast

1. If bread is still soft, bake the slices in a 200 degree oven for 10-15 mins to dry out

2. Combine cream, eggs, sugar, extract, cinnamon, salt in large bowl or pan. Add zest and squeeze in a few tablespoons of orange juice
   

3. Whisk batter until well blended
   

4. Soak bread slices in batter until it feels heavy - but not tearing apart -about 1 minute
   

5. Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet to medium high. Add butter and coat completely

6. Cook French Toast on both sides until golden brown, 2-3 minutes

7. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in a warm oven (300 degrees) while you make the topping
   

Pecan Pie Topping

1. Toast pecans in a nonstick skillet on medium high until they release a nutty smell, 3-5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl

2. Add butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until sugar is melted and the mixture begins to bubble, 3-5 minutes

3. Add cream and continue to whisk constantly. It will become shiny and syrup - like. Simmer for 1-2 more minutes

4. Add nuts and stir

5. Finish with extract, more orange zest/juice, and a generous pinch of salt