Corner Bakery French Toast

"This is not like regular 'French toast', it's more like a rich, soft, moist bread pudding that can be sliced and served with syrup. It's perfect for brunch and can also be served for dessert. This recipe comes from the Chicago Tribune."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 5mins
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Line bottom of greased 8-inch square baking pan with 3 slices of bread, cutting to fit; top with 3 more slices, cutting to fit.
  • Place 8 slices across top in 2 rows; shingle-fashion.
  • Press down firmly.
  • Whisk eggs in a medium bowl; whisk in half-and-half, cream, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over bread.
  • Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake 40 minutes.
  • Remove foil; bake 10 minutes longer.
  • Remove and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with maple syrup.

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Reviews

  1. I had this at the Corner Bakery in northern Virginia and liked it so well, I was thrilled to find it on the 'zaar. I made it using Prairie Grain whole wheat cinnamon/raisen bread, and substituted sour cream for whipping cream, which I didn't have on hand. It turned out well, and I'll make it again. The only thing I will do differently is increase all the ingredients in step 5, as the Prairie Grain loaf is very large, and this is best when the bread is thoroughly saturated. I think it would work well to prepare it the night before and just pop in the the oven in the morning. A very special brunch!
     
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  1. I had this at the Corner Bakery in northern Virginia and liked it so well, I was thrilled to find it on the 'zaar. I made it using Prairie Grain whole wheat cinnamon/raisen bread, and substituted sour cream for whipping cream, which I didn't have on hand. It turned out well, and I'll make it again. The only thing I will do differently is increase all the ingredients in step 5, as the Prairie Grain loaf is very large, and this is best when the bread is thoroughly saturated. I think it would work well to prepare it the night before and just pop in the the oven in the morning. A very special brunch!
     

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