FRENCH TOAST OVEN RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut bread loaf into about 10 (3/4-inch-thick) slices.
• Spread butter evenly over one cut side of each bread slice.
• Arrange bread, butter side up, in an ungreased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
• Whisk together eggs and next 5 ingredients; pour over bread, pressing slices down. Cover and chill 8 hours.
• Remove bread slices from baking dish, and place on two lightly greased baking sheets.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until golden.

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Cut 6 (1-inch) thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit. In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and bring bread mixture to room temperature. Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.