Bitsy's Kitchen

French Toast Hawaiian Style

2 Tbsp. butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. orange juice
1 1/2 tsp. orange zest
2 Tbsp. flaked coconut
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup milk
8 slices day-old firm-type bread

Combine first 5 ingredients and set aside. Combine egg and milk. Dip bread on both sides in milk mixture and arrange on cookie sheet that has been very well greased. Bake on middle shelf in preheated 450° F. oven 5-6 minutes or until browned on bottom. Turn bread over and spread with reserved mixture. Put back in oven and bake 3 minutes or 'til bottom is browned and top is bubbly.

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