Sourdough French Toast with Orange Bourbon Butter and Spiced Pecans

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2 loaves par-baked sourdough baguettes

4 eggs, beaten

Melted butter, for brushing griddle, optional

Orange Bourbon Butter, recipe follows

Spiced Pecans, recipe follows

Orange Bourbon Butter:

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted sweet butter, softened

1 tablespoon bourbon (recommended: Jack Daniels)

2 tablespoons orange zest

Spiced Pecans:

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon ground fennel seed

1/2 teaspoon ground star anise

1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

1/2 cup pecan pieces

1 egg white, beaten until foamy