"French Toast" Napoleon with Maple Syrup, Pecans and Ice Cream

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.

2. 2

   Slice the bread into 1/2-inch slices and remove crusts.

3. 3

   Use a glass or a biscuit cutter to cut out circles from the middles.

4. 4

   Melt about a half a stick of butter in small skillet.

5. 5

   Spoon off all the milky solids from the top to clarify the butter.

6. 6

   In another large skillet, add about half of the clarified butter and brown the bread rounds on each side, adding more butter as needed.

7. 7

   Keep finished slices warm in the oven while the remaining slices are prepared, repeating the process.

8. 8

   Crush the toasted pecans and heat with the maple syrup and cinnamon in a small saucepan until steaming.

9. 9

   Stack the browned bread slices, 3 high, alternating with a spoonful of hot pecan maple syrup between each layer.

10. 10

    Top stacks with scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle pecan maple syrup on top.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.