——————————PATTI – VDRJ67A—————————— 4 Eggs
2/3 c Orange juice
1/3 c Milk
1/4 c Sugar
1/4 ts Nutmeg
1/4 ts Vanilla
1/2 Italian bread; cut in 1″
– thick slices 1/3 c Butter; melted, divided
1/2 c Pecan pieces
2 tb Grated orange peel
Using a whisk, beat eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla. Place bread with edges touching, in a layer, in a large baking dish. Pour milk mixture over bread, cover and refrigerate overnight. Turn once. Preheat oven to 400~. Pour melted butter on a jelly roll pan, or large cookie sheet with sides. Arrange soaked slices in a single layer on pan. Sprinkle with orange peel and pecans. Bake 20 minutes. Check slices during last 10 minutes. Recipe can easily be doubled. —–