Instruction

• Finely grate the zest of 1 medium orange (about 2 teaspoons) and 1 medium lemon (about 1 teaspoon) into a medium saucepan
• Add 1 quart whole milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
• Bring to a boil over medium heat
• Remove the pan from the heat and add 1/3 cup dry sherry
• Let sit until cool enough to handle
• Meanwhile, cut 1 (12-ounce) day-old baguette crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices (about 16)
• Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet
• Pour the milk mixture over the bread and let it soak for 5 minutes
• Flip each slice of bread
• Let the bread sit until it absorbs most of the liquid but isn't falling apart, about 5 minutes more
• Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering
• Meanwhile, whisk 4 eggs together in a medium bowl
• Working with 1 slice at a time, dip the bread in the egg mixture to coat
• Let the excess drip off, then add to the pan
• Repeat with as many slices as needed until the pan is filled with a single layer
• Fry until golden-brown on the bottom, about 4 minutes
• Flip the slices and fry until the second side until golden-brown, 3 to 4 minutes more
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet
• Repeat dipping and frying the remaining bread
• Drizzle with honey to serve