French bread(1 lb. loaf) cut in about 8 to 10 slices.
6 eggs
1/8/ tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Vanilla
2 1/2 whole milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsps. sugar
Topping 1/2 cup firm butter cubed
2 Tbsps. corn syrup or pancake
syrup(very important)
1/2 cup Brown sugar
Nuts(optional)
Place bread slices in a single layer in a generously
buttered, 9"x13"x2" baking pan. Combine eggs, spices, vanilla, milk, salt, and sugar and mix well.
Pour over bread slices, cover and refrigerate overnight.
Before baking, baste unabsorbed liquid over bread. Combine topping ingredients until the mixture resembles a course
texture. Sprinkle over bread slices and bake in a preheated over at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Let dish set for
about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6-8.
