Dori Smith of Backup Brain:
Just because I’m thinking of it, here’s the Famous Caramel French Toast recipe. Highly recommended for Christmas morning breakfasts.
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 loaf French bread
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth and pour into a 13”x9”x2” baking dish. Cut six 1-inch thick slices from center portion of bread, reversing ends for another use. 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 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 350° and bring bread to room temperature. Bake uncovered in middle of oven until puffed and golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tags: Breakfast, Bread, Recipe, Eggs