Haitian French Toast Recipe

Haitian French Toast Recipe

  • 1 French baguette
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 dash ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting
  1. Cut loaf ends off and reserve for another use. Cut remaining loaf into 1 1/2 inch slices; let stand 4 hours or overnight.
  2. In a 9×13 inch baking pan, combine orange juice, cream, eggs ground cinnamon and white sugar. Place bread slices in pan and turn until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dust generously with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.