Creme Brulee French Toast

Although this is really a breakfast/brunch dish, my daughters occasionally beg to have this for supper. Occasionally I indulge them.

• Ready In: 16 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter
• 1  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons honey
• 6  slices  day old  challah (1 inch thick)
• 5  large eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon  orange syrup or 1  teaspoon  orange liqueur
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine butter, brown sugar and honey in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
3. Pour into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
4. Trim crusts from bread and arrange in one layer in the baking dish.
5. Whisk together the eggs, half and half, Grand Marnier,vanilla and salt in a large mixing bowl.
6. Pour evenly over the bread.
7. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
9. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
10. Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until puffed and edges are light golden brown.
11. Serve immediately with individual pieces turned over with the caramel on top.