Christmas Morning Baked French Toast |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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via Ingredients:
12 slices baguette (cut on a long diagonal) |
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder |
2 tablespoons hot water |
3 cups whole milk |
3 large eggs |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
1/2 cup sugar, plus |
2 tablespoons sugar, divided |
cinnamon, for dusting |
whipped cream |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle and generously butter a 13- by 9-inch shallow baking dish or pan (3-quart; preferably glass or ceramic).
2. Arrange bread in 1 layer in baking dish. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, eggs, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
3. Pour custard over bread, then turn slices over several times so they soak up as much custard as possible. Sprinkle top with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
4. Bake until puffed and set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in dish on a rack 10 minutes, then dust with cinnamon.
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