Ingredients

1/3 cup fresh orange juice1 teaspoon grated orange zest4 large eggs1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom1/4 cup butter, cubed12 slices day-old French bread (3/4 inch thick)Maple syrup

Preparation

In a bowl, combine orange juice, zest, eggs and cardamom; beat well. Melt the butter in a 13x9-in. pan in the oven. Remove pan from oven. Dip the bread on both sides in the egg mixture; place in a single layer in pan. Bake at 450° for 10 minutes, turning once. Serve with syrup.