| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Eggs, beaten |
| ½ cup | Milk |
| ½ cup | Sugar |
| 2 tablespoons | Orange flower water |
| 1 tablespoon | Grated lemon zest |
| ¼ cup | Brandy |
| ½ teaspoon | Ground nutmeg |
| 8 slices | Stale French bread |
| 2 tablespoons | Butter |
| 2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
| Powdered sugar | |
| Cane syrup |
{ Submitted by Austin Leslie, Chez Helene Restaurant } Combine the eggs, milk, sugar, orange flower water, lemon zest, brandy and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix well. Soak the bread in the liquid mixture. Heat the butter and oil in a heavy frying pan. Fry the bread until golden brown on both sides. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with warm cane syrup. Serves 4. [ The Legends of Louisisna Cookbook; Sheila Ainbinder; ISBN 0-671-70817-1 ]
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