overnight french toast with cinnamon

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72 Pinches
New Hope, MN
Updated on Feb 8, 2011
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Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 8 slices 1/2 inch thick challah or italian bread
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • CINNAMON SYRUP
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

How To Make overnight french toast with cinnamon

  • Step 1
    TO PREPARE FRENCH TOAST: In medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and baking powder until blended.
  • Step 2
    Place bread in a large shallow baking dish and pour egg mixture over the top; turn to coat evenly.
  • Step 3
    Press a piece of wax paper directly on the bread to cover it and refrigerate overnight.
  • Step 4
    TO MAKE CINNAMON SYRUP: In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon and 1/4 cup water.
  • Step 5
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stiring contanstantly.
  • Step 6
    Boil for 2 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Remove from the heat and stir in cream.
  • Step 8
    Let cool. (The syrup can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
  • Step 9
    TO COOK FRENCH TOAST: In a skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat.
  • Step 10
    Add bread (do not crown the pan) and cook until golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Step 11
    Serve with cinnamon syrup.

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