Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Baked French Toast













In the fridge soaking up all the goodness. A perfect way to start Thanksgiving!Image is from The Husbands blog.

Thick brioche slices soak up the batter, while sugared pecans lend a caramelized crunch. Refrigerating the dish overnight leaves nothing to do but top it with pecans and bake it the next morning.
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 3 hours

Ingredients

Serves 8 to 10
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 10 slices day-old brioche (about 3/4 inch thick)
  • 1 cup pecans (coarsely chopped or crushed)
  • Rum-Raisin Maple Syrup, for serving

Directions

  1. Beat eggs in a bowl. Whisk in milk, heavy cream, 1/3 cup sugar, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and salt.
  2. Working in batches, dip 10 slices day-old brioche into batter to coat. Overlap brioche slices in a 9-by-13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish. Pour remaining batter over top. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 375 degress. Top with pecans and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons sugar. Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until top is golden brown and crunchy, 20 to 25 minutes more. Serve with syrup.


Read more at Marthastewart.com: Baked French Toast - Martha Stewart Recipes

2 comments:

Why S? said...

Here I am, stuffed as a piggy, thinking this sounds delicious.

SashaLee said...

It was amazing. You have to make it. I'll post pictures when I download the camera, it was beautiful.