Pain Perdu (lost Bread From Louisiana)

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cane syrup or 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 10 slices french bread (1-inch thick)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• 2 in a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, syrup, and butter. bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
• 3 pour the syrup evenly over the bottom of the prepared dish. arrange the bread slices in the dish on top of the syrup mixture. set aside.
• 4 in a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt. pour the mixture over the bread slices. cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 5 when ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°. uncover the dish and bake for 30 minutes, or until the french toast is lightly browned and slightly puffed. serve hot.