Karen's Baked French Toast

While my mother was a wonderfully creative cook and baker, there was one meal she did not prepare: breakfast. Not even on holidays.

 I love a big breakfast. Especially on the holidays. But I also do not like complicated recipes. Especially on the holidays. Which is why on Christmas morning I always prepare Baked French Toast.

I assemble it on Christmas Eve day and then refrigerate it overnight. And as it takes 30 minutes or so to bake we open presents as breakfast cooks itself.

ENJOY!!

Karen’s Baked French Toast

v 1 large loaf Challah bread cut in 1 inch slices

v 3 cups whole milk

v 3 eggs

v 3 heaping tablespoons brown sugar

v 1 -2 teaspoons vanilla extract

v ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon (more if you like)

v Pinch of salt

1.     Generously grease a 9 x 12 pan with 1-2 tablespoons melted salted butter

2.     Arrange bread slices in two layers filling in the gaps

3.     Beat all the ingredients and pour evenly over bread

4.     Wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 48 hours

5.     Bake at 400-425 degree oven or until golden and puffed

6.     Garnish with powdered sugar and serve with baked apple slices, REAL maple syrup or whatever fruit or nuts you like

7.     Serves 6-8 people