Ingredients
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- 1 loaf French bread (16 oz)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut the French bread into one-inch cubes and arrange them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread, ensuring even coverage. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge).
- Mix cinnamon and nutmeg with granulated sugar for topping and sprinkle generously over the soaked bread.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh berries or bananas into the layers before baking. - Swap traditional French bread with brioche or croissants for different textures.