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Creme Brulee French Toast Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 loaf challah bread (or seedless Italian bread)
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn syrup
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Directions:
-Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 greased inch baking dish.

-Slice loaf into one-inch-thick pieces and trim off crusts. Arrange in the baking dish in a single layer.

-In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.

-Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned. Depending on oven, you may want to cover with foil and cook additional time.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
prep 20mins plus overnight, cook 40
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
since you can prep the night before this is a great brunch dish!

 

 

 

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