Cinnamon Baked French Toast

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• FRENCH TOAST
• 1 loaf Crusty Sourdough Or French Bread
• 8 whole Eggs
• 2 cups Whole Milk
• 1/2 cup Whipping (heavy) Cream
• 3/4 cups Sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
• Topping
• 1/2 cup All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 stick Cold Butter, Cut Into Pieces
• Fresh Fruit (optional)

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with a little of the butter.

2. Cut the sourdough or French bread into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes and spread them evenly in the prepared dish.

3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, whole milk, whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, pressing gently so it soaks in. Let stand for 10 minutes.

5. For the topping, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or fingertips until crumbly.

6. Scatter the topping evenly over the soaked bread.

7. Bake uncovered for 50 to 55 minutes, until the topping is golden and the center is set and reaches 160°F (71°C) because of the raw eggs.

8. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with fresh fruit if using (optional).