Fluffy French Toast With Orange Syrup Recipe

• 8 x egg bread slices (about 1 1-lb. loaf) (1-inch-thick)
• 2 c. half and half
• 6 x Large eggs
• 1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg
• 3/4 c. orange juice
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated orange peel

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