Makes 12 servings
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 8-ounce loaf French bread
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Cinnamon, to taste
Lightly grease a 9″ x 13″ baking dish. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the corn syrup, butter and brown sugar until butter is melted and mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Slice bread and place in pan as tightly as possible.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour over the bread mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 350° and bake for 35 -40 minutes, until crispy. Sprinkle with confectioner’s sugar and serve.
