"My doctor told me to quit throwing dinner parties for 4 unless there are 3 other people - [sigh]" - Gramps
From a ward cookbook
1. Lightly butter 9x13 pan. Arrange 8 slices 1-inch thick Texas-style French Bread in pan and set aside.
8 to 10 eggs, slightly beaten
3 c. milk
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1. Beat together.
2. Pour mixture over bread. Cover.
3. Chill 6 to 24 hours.
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine (room temp)
2 tsp dark colored corn syrup
1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
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