- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 (8 to 9) inch round loaf Challah bread
- 5 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions:In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with 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. Cut 6 (1-inch) thick slices from center portion of bread, reserving ends for another use, and trim crusts. 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 degrees F and bring bread mixture to room temperature. Bake uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
Helpful Hints:
*I left out the Grand Marnier
*I substituted Pure Maple Syrup for the corn syrup (supposed to be healthier)
* I couldn't find the Challah bread anywhere so I used good old Texas Toast and I also reduced the number of eggs to 3.
*If you have ever made this please let me know what bread you used and if you used the Grand Marnier. Thanks!
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