Sourdough French Toast with Orange Bourbon Butter and Spiced Pecans

Name: Sourdough French Toast with Orange Bourbon Butter and Spiced Pecans
Ingredients: 2 loaves par-baked sourdough baguettes; 4 eggs, beaten; Melted butter, for brushing griddle, optional; Orange Bourbon Butter, recipe follows; Spiced Pecans, recipe follows; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted sweet butter, softened; 1 tablespoon bourbon (recommended: Jack Daniels); 2 tablespoons orange zest; 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