Dave's French Toast

Submitted by Ol Lonesome Dave
(sent in by MartiniMar)

14 slices of good store bought white bread, Challah, or brioche
Light vegetable oil for frying
1 ¼ cups whole milk
4 eggs,  beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup Grand Marnier, cognac, or bourbon
Grated rind of one orange
½ cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Serve with maple butter or maple syrup


Trim off the bread crusts and each slice into four triangles
Heat the oil to 3600 F in a large heavy skillet
Combine the milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, liquor, and orange rind in a shallow dish. Dip the bread slices in the egg mixture. Fry on both sides  until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.  Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the French toast and serve immediately.