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1 pound
loaf inexpensive supermarket French or Italian bread
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8
large or extra large eggs, slightly beaten
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3 1/2 cups
skim milk
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3 T + 1/2 cups
sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoon
pure vanilla extract
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1 1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1 tablespoon
butter (salted is fine)
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5-6
apples, sliced thin (I like golden delicious)
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Use nonstick cooking spray or butter a 9x13 inch pan.
Ask the hotline about this step!Cut the bread into 1.5 inch slices and pack them tightly into the prepared pan in one layer.
Ask the hotline about this step!In a large bowl, stir together eggs, milk, 1/2 Cup sugar and vanilla. Pour half of this egg mixture over the bread slices.
Ask the hotline about this step!Distribute the apple slices over the bread, and top with the remaining egg mixture.
Ask the hotline about this step!In a small bowl, combine the remaining 3 Tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon and sprinkle this mixture evenly over everything in the pan. Dot with butter.
Ask the hotline about this step!Cover the whole thing and refrigerate overnight or for 6+ hours.
Ask the hotline about this step!The next day, or when ready to bake, uncover the pan and bake in a pre-heated 350-degree oven 50-60 minutes. Let stand for about 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm (with maple syrup if you'd like) and enjoy!
Ask the hotline about this step!I love this, too. It seems perfect for when you have overnight guests and need something that isn't too labor-intensive in the morning for breakfast.
And who doesn't love warm apples and cinnamon first thing in the morning?? I like how this is not too heavy, and seems not too sweet. I've always been a big fan of the cheap supermarket Italian bread for French toast. It's about the only bread I ever buy, and only for this purpose. ;o)
Great recipe! I do believe the ingredients, and like them. This looks light yet flavorful . . . .and scrumptious. Very, very nice. ;o)
Shuna is the Pastry Chef at Peels Restaurant in NYC and author of the acclaimed blog Eggbeater.
What a perfect dish for entertaining! Easy to assemble the night before, and makes the entire house smell like apple pie in the morning. The fact that it’s baked means all the pieces are ready at once. No more serving half the table, while the other half waits not-so-patiently for their breakfast. I would recommend slicing bread no more than 1 inch thick, to help avoid sogginess.