Step 1

Slice baguette into 2" thick slices set aside.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl add the eggs, milk, sugar, salt, whisk that together and then add the vanilla and orange zest, whisk to combine.

Step 3

Then place bread in the bowl to soak for at least a total of 6 mins (3 mins on each side)

Step 4

While bread in soaking you can heat the syrup. In a sauce pan heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) of syrup, 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter and 1 tbsp (15 ml) orange zest until warm. Keep on a very low flame just to keep warm.

Step 5

Then heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of butter in a large non-stick skillet. Place soaked bread in pan, be careful not to crowd them so they can brown. Once browned on 1 side, flip them on the other side and cook for another 1-2 mins until golden brown. Then turn them on their sides to brown a bit, making sure the raw egg is being cooked on all sides.

Step 6

Then remove from a pan and place on a serving platter. Drizzle the orange syrup over the bread and top with some freshly grated orange zest to garnish. Enjoy!

Step 7

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