Ingredients
9 eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups half-and-half cream
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
24 to 30 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
PRALINE SYRUP:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons butter
Preparation
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Arrange bread in a single layer in two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Stir in pecans and butter; simmer 2 minutes longer. Serve with French toast. Yield: 10-12 servings.
