Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread sliced into 1-inch thick pieces
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter as needed
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan with butter, then layer the slices of bread overlapping each other slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread slices, ensuring all are evenly soaked. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the French toast for 45 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.