Fabulous French Toast Recipe

Fabulous French Toast

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 T corn syrup
6 - 1 inch thick sliced bread (such as Texas Toast)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. Grand Marnier
1/4 tsp. salt

In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
In a bowl whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
Preheat oven to 350° F and bring bread to room temperature.
Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
Serve hot French toast immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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