Description
This baked French toast is a heavenly breakfast treat, combining the rich flavors of cinnamon and maple syrup with a custard-like texture. Perfect for a lazy weekend morning or a special brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread (about 1 pound), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- Additional maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 2. Place bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, 1/2 cup maple syrup, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure all bread is soaked. Let stand for 15-20 minutes, occasionally pressing down.
- 5. Meanwhile, make the topping: In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 6. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the soaked bread.
- 7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 8. Serve warm, drizzled with additional maple syrup.
Notes
For best results, use day-old bread. You can also prepare this dish the night before: assemble, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake in the morning, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Protein: 12 g