The Painted Lady Bed & Breakfast and Tea House

Baked French Toast: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 8

Prep time:15 minutes

Ingredients:

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  1/3 cup butter

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  1/3 cup maple syrup

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  1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

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  10 1 inch thick slices French bread

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  4 eggs,beaten

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  1 3/4 cup milk

Step 1:

Stir together butter and syrup. Pour into 3 quart baking dish. Sprinkle one fourth of a cup of the pecans over butter mixture. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on top of the nuts.

Step 2:

In a medium bowl, combine eggs & milk. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cover & refrigerate 2-12 hours.

Step 3:

Remove cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until center appears set & top is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Step 4:

Serve with sliced bananas & strawberries and or maple syrup. May be sweetened with honey or brown sugar or topped with any fruit you like. Enjoy!