Ingredients
- 1/2 C unsalted butter
- 1 C packed brown sugar
- 2 T corn syrup
- 6 (1-inch thick) slices French bread
- 5 eggs
- 1.5 C half-and-half cream
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 1 t brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Mariner)
- 1/4 t salt
Instructions
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat
- Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved
- Pour into a 9x13 baking dish
- Remove crusts from bread and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer
- In a small bowl, whisk eggs, half-and-half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt
- Pour over the bread
- Cover and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight
- Pre heat oven to 350º
- Remove the dish from refrigerator and bring to room temperature
- Bake uncovered 35–40 minutes until puffed and lightly browned
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