Panettone French Toast

Sounds really really bad for you but very delicious. Maybe I'll eat it once in my life to be fancy. From AdriBarrCrocetti.com. Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lbs of Panettone
6 large eggs
1 C heavy cream
1 C milk
1/4 C granulated sugar
1 T brandy
Zest of one orange
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Unsalted butter, softened
Confectioner's sugar, for dusting
Pomegranate seeds, for garnishing

Directions

1. Remove the discard the paper from the panettone. Cut the top from the panettone and cut remainder of panettone into 1-inch thick slices, cutting the very large inner slices in half.

2. Place the eggs, cream, milk, sugar, brandy, orange zest, salt and nutmeg in a low baking dish and whisk until blended.

3. Place the panettone slices in the mixture, 2 or 3 at a time. Soak, turning once, about 10-15 sec per side.

4. Heat a griddle over medium heat and brush lightly with unsalted butter. Cook panettone until golden brown, 4-5 min per side. Can keep cooked slices in warm 200 degree over.

5. Serve topped with butter, sugar and pomegranate seeds.