Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1/2 * 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus additional for serving
• 6 * 6 cups 1-inch cubes day-old country-style white bread with crusts (about 12 ounces or 3/4 loaf)
• 1 * 1 pint fresh raspberries
• 6 * 6 large eggs
• 4 * 4 cups whole milk
• 1 * 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.

Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.

Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.