4 eggs
2/3 c. orange juice
1/3 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 loaf French bread, cut in 1-inch slices
1/3 c. melted butter
1/2 c. pecan pieces
1 tsp. orange peel

With wire whisk, beat the eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla. Place bread in single layer in a 9x13 pan with lid. Pour milk mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning once.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pour melted butter on a jellyroll pan. Spread evenly. Arrange soaked bread slices in a single layer on pan. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake until golden, 20-25 minutes. Serve with maple syrup or fresh fruit. Yield: 4 portions.