Oven-Baked French Toast
A recipe from our friend in St. Petersburg, Tom Galloway
Ingredients (for 6 servings)
- 12 slices of cinnamon bread or raisin bread
- 1 pint (16 ounces) Half & Half
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons I Can't believe It's Not Butter or...
- 2 teaspoons firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch pan, arrange bread slices in two layers
- In a large bowl, blend remaining ingredients with a wire whisk.
- Pour mixture evenly over the arranged bread slices. Press down on bread slices until some liquid is absorbed and the slices do not float.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until center reaches a temperature of 160°F and bread is golden brown
- Serve hot and garnish with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Suggestion: Freeze leftover French Toast in an airtight container.
To Reheat: Remove from freezer. Let come to room temperature. Then arrange on a baking sheet and heat in a 350°F oven until hot.
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Last update February 2005