Ingredients

  • 12 slices egg bread or 12 slices white bread, crusts removed
  • 6 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 5 eggs
  • 12 cup orange juice
  • 14 cup melted butter
  • 13 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 12 cups Carnation Evaporated Milk (regular, 2% or fat-free)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • confectioners' sugar
  • orange section (optional)

Method

  • In a well greased 13x9-inch baking dish, arrange 6 slices bread.
  • Sprinkle over chopped chocolate.
  • Top with remaining slices.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs slightly.
  • Whisk in orange juice, butter, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla.
  • Pour over bread.
  • Let stand 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 45 minutes, or until puffed and lightly browned.
  • Let stand 10 minuted before serving.
  • Sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
  • Serve with orange sections.
  • TIPS: Assemble, cover and refrigerate overnight (butter will harden, but will melt during cooking).
  • Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.