Ingredients
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 3 large egg
- 2 tbsp honey, warmed in microwave for 20 seconds
- 1 ⁄4 tsp salt
- 8 slice (1/2 inch) day-old or stale country loaf, brioche or challah bread
- 4 tbsp butter
Preparation
Step 1
1.In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before. When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip bread into custard mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
3.Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10 inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices. Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.