Orange French Toast Bake

 

1/2

cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 1/2

cups milk

1

tablespoon granulated sugar

1

teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

1/4

teaspoon salt

6

eggs

10

slices (1 inch thick) French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (9 cups)

1

can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, drained

Powdered sugar, if desired

1

jar (about 12 oz) orange marmalade, warmed

• 1 Generously spray 2 1/2-quart casserole or 13x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat flour, milk, granulated sugar, orange peel, vanilla, salt and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed about 2 minutes or until smooth. Stir in bread cubes until coated.
• 2 Pour bread mixture into casserole. Top evenly with orange segments. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• 3 Heat oven to 400°F. Uncover; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with orange marmalade.