Panettone French Toast

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 purchased panettone, about 1 lb.
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 Tbs. Cointreau or other orange liqueur (optional)
• 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• Softened unsalted butter for brushing
• Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
• Warm maple syrup for serving