Spanish French Toast

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Want to use up that old bread rather than throwing it out? try this recipe, the older the bread the better! I found this on a website and altered it for my family. due to an egg allergy i cannot try this, but is smelt fabulous!!

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Steps

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If you are using ciabatta bread - 8 slices is the maximum.

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In a saucepan , place the milk , sugar , zests , juices , vanilla and spices.

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Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

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Cool the mix for 5 minutes.

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Add the bread all at once and leave it there to soak up all that goodness , allow a good 20 minutes.

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Beat the eggs in a seperate bowl and in batches , carefully coat the bread.

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In a large heavy based fry pan , add the butter and sizzle over a medium heat until fragrant.

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Add 6 - 8 slices of bread and cook for 3-4 minutes each side.

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Add more butter for each batch you make.

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Repeat until all the bread has been fried.

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Place the bread on a plate and sprinkle with icing sugar and serve warm.

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Ingredients

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baguette, milk, sugar, lemon zest, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, eggs, butter, icing sugar