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Cr�me Brul�e French Toast

Source of Recipe


From "Creating Comfort"






List of Ingredients



• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp corn syrup
  
• 1 (8- or 9-inch) round loaf country-style bread or French bread
  
• 5 eggs
  
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1 tsp Grand Marnier
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  






Instructions



1. Melt the butter with the brown sugar and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Pour into a 9- x 13-inch baking dish. Cut the bread into 1-inch slices and place in a single layer in the prepared dish, squeezing slightly to fit.
   
   
2. Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt in a bowl. Pour evenly over bread and refrigerate, covered, for 8 to 24 hours.
   
   
3. Preheat the oven to 350� F. Bring the bread mixture to room temperature. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and the edges are golden brown. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.