Portuguese Bread French Toast Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: French Toast Recipes. (Portuguese Bread French Toast Recipe). One of the best uses for Portuguese bread is in baked French toast. Because the bread is so light it soaks up a lot of the batter and becomes too fragile to pan-fry. So...baking is the answer. Serve the French toast with maple syrup.

Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Portuguese Bread French Toast Recipe

Ingredients

5 eggs

4 cups milk

¼ cup white sugar

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 teaspoon orange zest

1 (1 pound) loaf Portuguese sweet bread

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

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Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk together the eggs milk sugar cinnamon nutmeg and orange rind in a medium mixing bowl.

Step 3

Cut the bread into seven or eight slices and lay them overlapping in a large baking dish.

Step 4

Pour the egg mixture over the bread covering every slice. The bread should not be entirely submerged though; the higher parts should become toasted and crispy.

Step 5

Dot the bread with the butter. Bake the French toast in the oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the custard is set. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Portuguese Bread French Toast Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 452.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.4g 35%

Carbohydrates: 59.9g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 23.1g

Fat: 16g 25%

Saturated Fat: 7.2g 36%

Cholesterol: 184.9mg 62%

Vitamin A Iu: 630.9IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 0.8mg 1%

Folate: 28.2mcg 7%

Calcium: 216.5mg 22%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 23.6mg 8%

Potassium: 371.1mg 10%

Sodium: 287.8mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 144.1

*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.