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French Bread Custard
Thick moist version of French Toast served with maple syrup.
A big favorite at the inn
Recipe courtesy of Mercersburg Inn
| Yield : Serves 8 |
Ingredients
- One loaf French bread
- 4 ounces unsalted butter-melted
- 4 whole eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Preparation
Remove crust from the French bread and slice 1 1/2 inches thick
Brush both sides of the bread with the melted butter. Arrange the bread in a 9x12 inch pan.
Beat the eggs & yolks together; add sugar and nutmeg, whisk well to combine. Add all remaining ingredients. Whisk well. Pour the custard over the bread.
Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a sauce pan of water on to heat. Put the custard dish into a larger pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan till half-way up the sides.
Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and puffy. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh fruit and serve with maple syrup.
Brush both sides of the bread with the melted butter. Arrange the bread in a 9x12 inch pan.
Beat the eggs & yolks together; add sugar and nutmeg, whisk well to combine. Add all remaining ingredients. Whisk well. Pour the custard over the bread.
Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a sauce pan of water on to heat. Put the custard dish into a larger pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan till half-way up the sides.
Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and puffy. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh fruit and serve with maple syrup.
