Oven French Toast

* Exported from MasterCook *

OVEN FRENCH TOAST

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Butter for greasing
8 oz Loaf French bread, in 1" sl
4 lg Eggs -- slightly beaten
1 c Milk
1 c Half-and-half
1 t Vanilla
1/8 ts Ground cinnamon
1/8 ts Ground nutmeg
-----TOPPING-----
1/2 c Unsalted butter -- softened
1 c Lt brown sugar -- packed
2 tb Maple syrup
1 c Coarsely chopped pecans

1. Heavily butter a 9-inch square baking dish. Fill
dish with bread slices.

2. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, milk,
half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour egg
mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. To make the topping: The next day, in a small bowl
blend butter, brown sugar and maple syrup with a fork.
Stir in pecans. Spread topping evenly over bread.

4. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 350-degree oven
until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Let stand
for 5 minutes before serving.

from Anne Conidi, La Grange Park, Illinois

Source: Chicago Sun Times, August 7, 1996



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