Baked French Toast...it has taken just five years to move this recipe from the casserole dish to the ramekins...oh, what a beautiful difference in presentation. It happened by accident. One morning we had a smaller group, day-old bread and...
8-24 hours before baking, mix well:
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk or cream
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
to the liquid mix, add:
add 3-4 cups torn-up bread (fill to top of liquid)
softer types of bread are best...day-old croissants (right, who has croissants left over), HI bread...but, do not shy away even if you use sliced white or wheat bread or even a big mix of breads. No, I do not remove crusts. Place in refrigerator to rest...soak up the liquid. Stir at least once to ensure all the bread is getting soaked.
blueberries (or, peaches or apples)
butter
baking spray
Place the oven on 375 degrees. Spray individual ramekins with baking spray. Place a few blueberries in the bottom of the ramekin. Fill the ramekin to the rim with the mixture. Place a dot of butter on top of each. Bake until risen and golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Top with a dollop of whipping cream and a little of the same fresh fruit that is in the bottom of the dish...serve hot with warm maple syrup...be prepared to say thank you, thank you so much as everyone raves about your wonderful Baked French Toast.
8-24 hours before baking, mix well:
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk or cream
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
to the liquid mix, add:
add 3-4 cups torn-up bread (fill to top of liquid)
softer types of bread are best...day-old croissants (right, who has croissants left over), HI bread...but, do not shy away even if you use sliced white or wheat bread or even a big mix of breads. No, I do not remove crusts. Place in refrigerator to rest...soak up the liquid. Stir at least once to ensure all the bread is getting soaked.
blueberries (or, peaches or apples)
butter
baking spray
Place the oven on 375 degrees. Spray individual ramekins with baking spray. Place a few blueberries in the bottom of the ramekin. Fill the ramekin to the rim with the mixture. Place a dot of butter on top of each. Bake until risen and golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Top with a dollop of whipping cream and a little of the same fresh fruit that is in the bottom of the dish...serve hot with warm maple syrup...be prepared to say thank you, thank you so much as everyone raves about your wonderful Baked French Toast.
