Orange Almond Bostock - The Little Epicurean

Name: Orange Almond Bostock - The Little Epicurean
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced almonds ((blanched or skin on)); ½ cup granulated sugar; ⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature, softened; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon pure almond extract ((optional)); ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1 large egg; 2 Tablespoons whole milk, or heavy cream; 6 thick slices of brioche, challah, or enriched milk bread; 6 Tablespoons orange marmalade*; almond frangipane spread (recipe follows); sliced almonds, as needed; confectioners' sugar, to dust

"Almond bostock, also known as brioche aux amandes (almond brioche), is best described as a cross between French toast and an almond croissant...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup sliced almonds ((blanched or skin on))

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½ cup granulated sugar

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⅓ cup unsalted butter, room temperature, softened

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¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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½ teaspoon pure almond extract ((optional))

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½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest

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1 large egg

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2 Tablespoons whole milk, or heavy cream

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6 thick slices of brioche, challah, or enriched milk bread

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6 Tablespoons orange marmalade*

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almond frangipane spread (recipe follows)

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sliced almonds, as needed

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confectioners' sugar, to dust

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