Orange-sesame pain perdu
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
- 8 Eggs
- 3/4 c Milk
- 3 ts Grated orange rind
- 3/4 c Orange juice
- 1 ts Vanilla
- 8 Bread slices French/Italian
- 2 tb Sesame seeds
- 2 tb Butter
Instructions:
Orange rind strips(opt) Confectioners' sugar(opt) Preserves(opt) Syrup(opt) 1. Thoroughly blend eggs milk geated orange rind juice and vanilla. 2. Pour half the egg mixture into buttered 13x9x2-inch baking dish. 3. Place bread slices in egg mixture (trim larger slices to fit or use smaller slices to fill in). 4. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread; cover dish and refrigerate several hours or overnight. 5. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame seeds over soaked bread slices. 6. In large skillet over low heat melt 1 tablespoon butter; cook 4 bread slices seeded side down until lightly browned about 7 to 9 minutes. 7. Sprinkle with half the remaining sesame seeds; turn and continue cooking until lightly browned on other side. 8. Repeat with remaining toast. 9. If desired garnish with orange rind strips and serve hot with confectioners' sugar preserves or syrup (optional). NOTE: Pain Perdu or lost bread is an economical egg dish; use stale French bread that you may otherwise discard. Creoles relish this crisp-coated treat as a breakfast of brunch dish. It's often served in the Latin Quarter with a warm cup of cafe au lait.
