Overnight Oven Baked French Toast

From a ward cookbook

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Lightly butter 9x13 pan. Arrange 8 slices 1-inch thick Texas-style French Bread in pan and set aside.

MIXTURE INGREDIENTS:

•  8 to 10 eggs, slightly beaten

•  3 c. milk

• 2 Tbsp granulated sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

MIXTURE INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Beat together.

2. Pour mixture over bread. Cover.

3. Chill 6 to 24 hours.

TOPPING INGREDIENTS:

•  1 c. brown sugar

• 1/2 c. butter or margarine (room temp)

• 2 tsp dark colored corn syrup

• 1 c. coarsely chopped pecans

TOPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine. Spoon mixture evenly in small mounds over egg and bread mixture.

2. Bake, uncovered, 55 to 60 mins at 350 degrees.

3. If desired, sift powdered sugar over toast before serving.

4. Serve with warm maple syrup or fresh fruit.

MAKES: 8 thick slices