Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 8 -10 slices French bread, cut into 1 inch diagonal slices
  • Topping
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Method

  • Butter large baking dish.
  • In a bowl combine eggs, milk, vanilla and spices.
  • Place bread in baking dish in a single layer with sides touching.
  • Pour egg-milk mixture over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Combine topping ingredients in a bowl.
  • In the morning uncover and spread topping evenly over bread.
  • Bake at 350 for about 40 minutes until puffed and golden.