- 6
Ingredients
- 6 SERVINGS
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp corn syrup
- 8 round (loaf country-style bread)
- 5 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cup half-and-half
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp grand marnier
- 1/4 tsp salt
Preparation
Step 1
In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish
Cut six 1-inch thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts
Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit
In a bowl whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread
Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day
Preheat oven to 350° F and bring bread to room temperature
Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes
Serve hot French toast immediately