Almond-Crusted French Toast | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 8 large slices hearty white sandwich bread or good-quality challah (see note)
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk , warmed (see note)
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted, plus 2 tablespoons for cooking
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Triple Sec
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• maple syrup