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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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Ingredients:
6 (1-inch-thick) french bread slices |
4 large eggs |
1/2 cup milk |
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar |
1 teaspoon almond extract |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
2 tablespoons almond liqueur (optional) |
3 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted |
powdered sugar |
maple syrup, warmed |
Directions:
1. Arrange bread slices in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. 2. Whisk together eggs, next 4 ingredients, and, if desired, liqueur; pour over bread. Let stand 5 minutes, turning once. Cover and chill 8 hours, if desired. 3. Melt butter at 400° in a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan; add French bread slices. 4. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes; turn and bake 8 to 10 more minutes or until golden. Sprinkle with almonds and powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup. |
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