Recipe

We had a brunch-style baby shower on Saturday for our sweet friend Liz. I made Creme Brulee French Toast and it was AMAZING. My dad actually found this recipe on Epicurious.com after going to Fat Hen and having theirs. Since so many people have asked for the recipe I decided to go ahead and post it.

Creme Brulee French Toast (I can't even type it without saying "YUM" to myself)

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 tablespoons corn syrup

an 8-9 inch round loaf country-style bread (I used King's Hawaiian round loaf and it was much better than using the Texas toast bread, which I had tried before. I also cut off all the crust, then cut it in 6 slices)

5 large eggs

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 teaspoon Grand Marnier

1/4 teaspoon salt

In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugan and corn syrup over medium heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Cut six 1-inch thick slices from center portion of bread (this is where I just cut off the crust and used all of the bread), reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts. Arrange bread slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit (I pieced some places together).

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 degrees and bring bread to room temperature.

Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed edges are pale golden, 35-40 minutes.

Serve hot French toast immediately....and ENJOY!

Also if you are looking for a delicious cake, try the Strawberry Shortcake that Nicole made. It was SO good!

And of course, I have to share some pictures of Kirksey! We were practicing sitting up this morning after breakfast.

Kirksey is back into blowing rasberries again, all the time.