Wednesday, March 18, 2009

CARAMEL-SOAKED FRENCH TOAST (Ginny S)

This is a brunch favorite in our family. It's great for potlucks, company, brunches, Valentine's Day, or Christmas morning. The great thing is you make it the day before and just pop it in the oven.
1 ½ c. brown sugar
¾ c. butter
¼ c. + 2T light corn syrup
French bread loaf cut into 2” slices
4 eggs
2 ½ c. milk
2T vanilla extract
¼ t. salt
Cinnamon-sugar
1/4c. butter, melted

Grease 9X13 glass pan. Combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup in med saucepan, over med heat- stirring until bubbly and thick. Pour into pan. Arrange bread slices (or cubes) on top of syrup. Stir together eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Set oven to 350* Before baking sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and drizzle melted butter over top. Bake uncovered for 45-50 min until bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.

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