Pain Perdu

Ingredients

• 1 ounce bread french ()
• 4 teaspoons butter divided
• 3 large eggs lightly beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 0.8 cup milk 2% reduced-fat
• 0.3 teaspoon grating nutmeg whole grated
• 2 teaspoons orange zest grated
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups strawberries sliced
• 2 tablespoons sugar divided
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk
• baking pan

Directions

1. Combine milk, 1 tablespoon sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, salt, and eggs in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
2. Place bread slices in a 13 x 9inch baking dish; pour egg mixture over bread; turn to coat.
3. Let stand at room temperature 20 minutes, turning occasionally, until egg is absorbed.
4. Combine strawberries, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and rind in a small bowl.
5. Let stand 20 minutes.
6. Melt 2 teaspoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7. Add 4 bread slices to pan; cook 3 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and bread.
8. Place 2 bread slices on each of 4 plates.
9. Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered sugar; top each with 1/2 cup strawberry mixture.