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Ah, another day of life full of hope and opportunity! And what a treat it is to wake up to French Toast Delight. Things are looking up already. How could they not when there's a big plate stacked with these fluffy, warm, and sweet slices drowning in syrup in front of you?! That's the best way to get things started! Here's to a great day sponsored by this French Toast Delight!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 loaf Challah or French bread
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- syrup, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2 -In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, the brown sugar, and the corn syrup.
Step 3 -Transfer the saucepan from the heat and whisk until the butter mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
Step 4 -Pour the butter mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Step 5 -Cut the bread into six 1-inch-thick slices.
Step 6 -Arrange the slices in a single layer over the butter mixture, squeezing them so they fit snuggly.
Step 7 -In a bowl, whisk the eggs, the half-and-half, the vanilla, and the salt together.
Step 8 -Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are covered.
Step 9 -Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate the French toast mixture for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
Step 10 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 11 -While the oven is preheating, let the French toast mixture sit until it comes to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Step 12 -Bake the French toast until the bread is puffed and the edges are pale and golden, about 40 minutes.
Step 13 -Let the French toast sit for 5 minutes.
Step 14 -Serve the French toast drizzled with the syrup.
