8 (3/4" thick) slices French bread
4 eggs
1 c. milk
2 tbsp. orange juice
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter, divided
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup

Place bread in a 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Combine eggs, milk, orange juice, vanilla and salt; beat well. Pour mixture over bread slices; turn slices over to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet; remove 4 slices bread from dish and saute in butter 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread slices. Sprinkle toast with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup. Yield: 4 servings.