Overnight French Toast
Overnight French Toast is the ultimate breakfast indulgence, combining rich custard-soaked bread with a golden, caramelized crust. With just 20 minutes of prep, you can wake up to a decadent dish that bakes to perfection in under an hour.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened 2oz/57g
- 10 slices thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar 2oz/57g
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk 20floz/565ml
- 1/2 cup heavy cream 4floz/115ml
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 large orange
- Berries on top (optional)
Instructions
- Butter a 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking dish.
- Butter one side of your bread. Cut into large cubes, crust and all. Add to your baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt and orange zest.
- Pour the mixture over the bread and press down gently on the bread to absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until puffed, golden and set in the center. If the top begins to overbrown before the center is cooked, tent with foil to prevent burning.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit or berries.
- Store any leftovers for up to two days in the refrigerator. Rewarm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 15 minutes before serving.
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