Cardamom-Orange French Toast Recipe

Cardamom-Orange French Toast

• Difficulty: Simple
• Makes: Serves 3 to 4
• Nutrition per serving: (1 out of 4 servings) Calories 456, Total Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 11g, Carbohydrates 50g, Fiber 4g, Sugar 18g, Protein 15g, Cholesterol 226mg, Sodium 671mg
• Total time: 36 min
• Prep time: 12 min
• Inactive: 12 min
• Cook time: 12 min

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon firmly packed orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 slices sweet batard or brioche, cut 1-inch thick
• 3 to 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (about 1/2 stick)
• Honeyed Strawberries (see below)

For Honeyed Strawberries

• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved lengthwise

Instructions

1. In a broad bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, brown sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and salt until the eggs are fully combined and the mixture is smooth. Submerge 3 slices of bread in the custard, flipping once, so each slice is evenly saturated, about 4 minutes total.
2. Meanwhile, warm 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. When the butter begins to foam, add the 3 soaked bread slices and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining bread, adding more butter as needed. Serve warm topped with Honeyed Strawberries.

Honeyed Strawberries

• Serves: 4 to 6

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the honey, vanilla seeds, and fresh orange juice until the honey dissolves.
2. Add the strawberries and gently toss to coat. Let stand at least 5 minutes, until the berries release some juice; stir gently before serving.