Magda's Creme Caramel French Toast

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   In a small heavy saucepan melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly.

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   Pour into an 8x8-inch baking dish.

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   Cut bread into smaller slices or pieces and arrange upright (crust side down) over the brown sugar mixture.

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   Fill the entire bottom of the dish with tightly packed bread.

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   Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt.

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   Pour mixture over the bread.

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   Push the bread into the mixture with the back of a spoon.

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   Cover and refrigerate overnight or for up to 24 hours.

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   In the morning, remove the chilled dish from the refrigerator, remove cover, push the bread sown into the mixture again and set on counter for a half hour to an hour.

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    Preheat oven to 350F.

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    Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the bread is golden on top and a knife inserted into the casserole comes out clean.

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    Serve immediately.

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    To serve, lift pieces out and flip onto plates.

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    This will give a wonderful sauce that works beautifully instead of maple syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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