Ingredients
- 1 loaf slightly stale French bread sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 2 orange peel strips
- 1 lemon peel strip
- 1 2/3 cups whole milk
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Cinnamon sugar for serving
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring the milk, citrus peels, and vanilla to a low simmer. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and let it cool to lukewarm, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove the citrus peels.
- Dip the bread slices in the milk, allowing each piece to soak thoroughly.
- In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each milk-soaked bread slice into the beaten eggs, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each coated bread slice until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before serving.
