Oven-Baked French Toast

Name: Oven-Baked French Toast
Yield: 8 servings of 2 slices French toast and 1/3 cup strawberry topping
Ingredients: 1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread; 6 eggs; 1 1/2 cups milk; 4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Ground cinnamon (optional); Powdered sugar; 1 pound strawberries, stemmed and sliced (about 3 cups); 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

This make-ahead dish can be prepared the night before, then popped in the oven a half hour before breakfast. It bakes up fluffy and golden in our Stoneware Baker. Top with fresh, succulent strawberries before serving.

Ingredients

1 loaf (8 ounces) French bread
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
Ground cinnamon (optional)
Powdered sugar
1 pound strawberries, stemmed and sliced (about 3 cups)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

Using Kitchen Spritzer, spray Rectangular Baker with vegetable oil. Using Bread Knife, cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices (10-16 slices); arrange closely in single layer in prepared Baker. In Classic Batter Bowl, beat eggs with Stainless Whisk. Whisk in milk, 3 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, vanilla and salt; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle bread with cinnamon, if desired. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with powdered sugar using Flour/Sugar Shaker. Slice strawberries with Egg Slicer Plus®; place in Classic Batter Bowl. Add lemon zest, juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; mix lightly. Serve over warm French toast.

Yield:

8 servings of 2 slices French toast and 1/3 cup strawberry topping

Nutrients per serving:

Approximately 200 calories and 6 grams of fat per serving

Cook's Tips:

French bread loaves come in a variety of sizes. The very long, thin loaves are called “baguettes.” If using a baguette for this recipe it works best to cut the loaf on the diagonal in order to get large enough slices.