Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 2 | Author: Olivelle (styled by Chivilla Bay)
Breakfast just rolled in wearing fuzzy slippers and smelling like a citrus dream.
This isn’t your average sleepy Saturday French toast. The rich, buttery goodness of Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil gives every bite a bright little zing that tastes like brunch at a beach house you definitely can’t afford... but somehow still ended up invited to. Add powdered sugar, warm cinnamon vanilla sweetness, and fresh fruit, and suddenly your kitchen feels like a tiny café with better coffee and fewer people judging your pajama pants.
Perfect for lazy weekends, brunch with the girls, or those mornings when cereal simply isn’t emotionally supportive enough.
Ingredients
- 1 cup half & half
- 4 to 5 tbsp Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil, divided
- 3 eggs
- 2 tbsp French Toast Sugar Shaker
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla Bean Infused Sea Salt
- 1/2 Italian baguette, sliced into 8 to 10 thick pieces
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar
- French Toast Sugar Shaker (Cinnamon and Vanilla goodness)
- Fresh berries or sliced fruit
- Maple syrup
Directions
- In a wide shallow dish, whisk together the half & half, 1 tablespoon Blood Orange Olive Oil, eggs, French Toast Sugar Shaker, and Vanilla Bean Sea Salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the remaining Blood Orange Olive Oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking about 15 seconds per side so it gets perfectly custardy without turning into breakfast soup.
- Working in batches so the pan doesn’t become a chaotic bread traffic jam, cook each slice for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp around the edges.
- Keep warm under foil or in a low oven while finishing the remaining slices.
- Serve warm with a snowfall of powdered sugar, a sprinkle of Cinnamon Vanilla Sugar Shaker, and fresh fruit piled high like you’re hosting a brunch magazine cover shoot.
Tips & Swaps
- Brioche or challah bread makes this extra decadent.
- Want a richer citrus flavor? Add a tiny splash of orange juice or orange zest to the egg mixture.
- Pair with crispy bacon for that sweet-and-savory breakfast magic.
- Leftovers make a dangerously good midnight snack straight from the fridge. No judgment here.
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