Baked Orange French Toast

Baked Orange French Toast

8 slices French bread, cut 3/4 to 1 in. thick
6 eggs
Grated rind of 1 large orange
2/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup orange liqueur
1 cup half & half
3 Tbsp. sugar
4 Tbsp. butter (optional)
Confectioners sugar for dusting

Butter a 9in. square pan. Lay bread slices evenly in pan. Combine
eggs, orange rind, orange juice, liqeur, half & half and sugar; pour
over bread. Dot with butter, cut in small pieces. Refrigerate
overnight. Pre-heat oven to 350F. Bake for 30 to 35 min until puffed
and set. Dust with confectionres sugar. Serve with orange marmalade or
maple syrup.