A short-order breakfast special gets an easy hands-off finish in the oven. One online reviewer claims that this Praline-Pecan French Toast recipe is "sinfully delicious."
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Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Ingredients
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1 (16-oz.) French bread loaf
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1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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2 Tbsp. maple syrup
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3/4 cup chopped pecans
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4 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
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2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
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1 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
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Slice bread:
Cut 10 (1-inch-thick) slices of bread. Reserve remaining bread for another use.
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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Make praline mixture:
Stir together brown sugar and next 2 ingredients; pour into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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Make custard:
Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients. Arrange bread slices over pecans; pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
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Bake French toast:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake bread 35 to 37 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall