Amaretto French Toast
Thick slices of French bread soaked in an almond-scented custard, baked until golden, and topped with toasted almonds. An elegant make-ahead breakfast from Southern Living.
15 mins
25 mins
40 mins
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- 13- x 9-inch baking dish
- 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- 13- x 9-inch baking dish
- 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan
Instructions
Prepare the Custard
- 1
Arrange bread
Arrange bread slices in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- 2
Make custard mixture
Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, almond extract, nutmeg, and, if desired, almond liqueur.
- 3
Soak bread
Pour custard mixture over bread. Let stand 5 minutes, turning once.
- 4
Chill overnight (optional)
Cover and chill 8 hours, if desired, for make-ahead convenience.
Bake the French Toast
- 1
Preheat and prepare pan
Melt butter at 400°F in a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan; add French bread slices.
- 2
First bake
Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- 3
Turn and finish baking
Turn slices and bake 8 to 10 more minutes or until golden.
- 4
Garnish and serve
Sprinkle with toasted almonds and powdered sugar. Serve with warmed maple syrup.
Cook's Notes
From Southern Living November 1998. Can be prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning for an easy elegant breakfast.
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