A delicious make-ahead breakfast dish where bread is soaked in a custard mixture overnight, then baked until golden and crispy in the morning.
Ingredients
French Toast:
Walnut Syrup:
How to make it
1
To prepare French toast, spread butter over bottom of 9" x 13" baking pan. Arrange bread slices in pan, side by side. Do not overlap.
2
Combine eggs, milk, sugar, syrup and vanilla extract in medium bowl with wire whisk until well blended; pour evenly over bread.
3
Turn bread slices over to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
4
The next day, preheat oven to 450°F. Remove plastic wrap. Bake 13-15 minutes or until light golden brown.
5
To prepare walnut syrup, combine syrup and walnuts in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 8-10 minutes.
6
To serve French toast, arrange 2 slices on a plate; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Top with warm walnut syrup.
Tips & Tricks
*To toast walnuts, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread walnuts in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes. This recipe was contributed by a loyal consumer and tested by a professional home economist.