French Toast Naranjo

4 eggs
2/3-1 cup orange juice
2/3-1 cup milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf (8 oz.) Italian bread cut in 1" slices (8 - 1" slices)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cups chopped walnuts
grated orange peel to taste

Cooking Instructions

Whisk together eggs, orange juice, milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla. Place bread
in single layer in large, flat dish. Pour milk mixture over bread, turn once,
cover and refrigerate overnight. To cook, preheat over to 400. Pour melted
butter in jellyroll pan, evenly. Arrange soaked bread slices in a single layer
in pan. Sprinkle with walnuts. Bake until golden, 15 - 20 minutes. Sprinkle
fresh orange zest on top and serve with honey or real maple syrup. Garnish with
orange peel.

Serves 4 - 8 (about 8 pieces)