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Grand Marnier French Toast

    4 large eggs
    3/4 cup half and half
    1/4 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1 tablespoon grated orange peel
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    8 3/4-inch-thick French bread slices
    4 tablespoons(1/2 stick) butter
    Powdered sugar
    Warm maple syrup

Whisk first 6 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Dip each bread
slice into egg mixture and arrange in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
Pour remaining egg mixture evenly over bread. Let stand until egg
mixture is absorbed, at least 20 minutes.

Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 350F. Melt 2 tablespoons
butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 bread slices
to skillet and saute until cooked through and brown, about 3 minutes
per side. Place on baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat cooking
with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 4 bread slices. Transfer
French toast to 4 plates. Sift powdered sugar over. Serve with maple
syrup and Canadian bacon on the side.