French Toast Bake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 teaspoons of cinnamon, split.
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1/2 a loaf of French bread (about 8 oz), cubed.
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6 eggs, large.
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1 cup of packed brown sugar.
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1/2 cup butter.
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Optional: Powdered sugar for sprinkling on top.
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1 tablespoon of brown sugar for the final touch.
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2 cups of milk.
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2 teaspoons of vanilla.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 425°F and grease a 13x9 pan with butter.
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In a small pot, melt together butter and brown sugar until it’s creamy. Pour this smooth mixture into the pan.
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Scatter chunks of bread over the sugary butter base.
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In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Pour this over the bread, making sure everything gets soaked.
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Dust the top with the remaining cinnamon and sprinkle with brown sugar.
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Pop it in the oven for 25-30 minutes until it’s golden on top. Sprinkle powdered sugar if you like once it’s done.
# Notes:
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Stale bread works best for a nice texture.
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You can make it the night before and bake it fresh in the morning.
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Store in the freezer for up to three months.