Mom's French Toast

I love this french toast! In fact it's the only french toast I've ever really liked. Mom makes it for every special occasion usually in some holiday shape (i.e. turkey, christmas tree).

Good Bread (really any fresh, good bread that doesn't have an overwhelming taste)
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 orange
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter

Combine all ingredients. Grate some of the orange rind into the mixture. Whisk until well mixed.

Heat griddle to medium high heat. Melt butter on griddle.

Dip bread in mixture and cook on griddle until sides are a nice golden brown.