Thursday, December 28, 2006

Baked Cinnamon French Toast...

12 slices cinnamon bread, divided use
1/4 cup butter, softened
9 eggs
1 quart milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup sugar
4 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Line the bottom of a greased 13X9-inch baking dish with six slices of bread. Butter remaining bread; place butter side up over bread in dish.

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, cream, sugar and vanilla; blend well. Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes. Place the dish in a larger baking pan. Pour boiling water into the larger pan to a depth of 1 inch.

Bake, uncoverd, at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with warmed blackberry preserves and whipped cream, if desired.