Christmas Morning Baked French Toast Recipe

Name: Christmas Morning Baked French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices baguette (cut on a long diagonal); 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 2 tablespoons hot water; 3 cups whole milk; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; cinnamon, for dusting; Accompaniment; whipped cream

Servings: persons

12 slices baguette (cut on a long diagonal)
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons hot water
3 cups whole milk
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar, plus
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
cinnamon, for dusting
Accompaniment
whipped cream

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F with rack in middle and generously butter a 13- by 9-inch shallow baking dish or pan (3-quart; preferably glass or ceramic).
2
Arrange bread in 1 layer in baking dish. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, eggs, vanilla, and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
3
Pour custard over bread, then turn slices over several times so they soak up as much custard as possible. Sprinkle top with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
4
Bake until puffed and set, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in dish on a rack 10 minutes, then dust with cinnamon.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices baguette (cut on a long diagonal), 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder, 2 tablespoons hot water, 3 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Christmas Morning Baked French Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Christmas Morning Baked French Toast

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