If you’re having company for breakfast or brunch, here’s a bit of a special do-ahead of French Toast. You can also do a plain version, with just milk instead of orange juice, of course, but the OJ really adds a nice touch.

1 loaf French bread

4 eggs

2/3 cup orange juice

1/3 cup milk

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 cup melted butter

Cut bread in 1” slices. Arrange in a 9×13 pan.

Combine remaining ingredients, except melted butter. Mix well and pour over the bread. Cover pan and refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400.

Melt butter and pour into a pan with a 1” side. Arrange bread slices, leaving a small gap between them. Pour butter on top. Bake for 10 minutes. Turn over and bake another 10-15 minutes.