[C320-list] A Great Brfeakfast on the Boat

[Bruce Stanley]

Hi Dick
that is just fabulous!!!
will report back on my attempted success ...
tis winter down here, but hope to try it in a couple of weeks time.
Bruce Stanley C320#1084
Sydney
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On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net> wrote:

> I am posting this ion order to get away from pumps, etc.  This is a great
> breakfast dish.  The oven on a C-320 works fine.
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> It is prepared the night before.
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> Enjoy.
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> CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST
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> >From the galley of WindWalker II
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> Use large slices from a round loaf of bread and remove the crust; we also
> tried the recipe with a sourdough loaf, leaving the crust on, and found it
> just as delicious.  Also challah bread is good.
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> 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
> 1 cup packed brown sugar
> 2 tablespoons maple syrup
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> an 8- to 9-inch round or loaf country-style bread
> 5 large eggs
> 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
> 1 teaspoon vanilla
> 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
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> 1/4 teaspoon salt
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> In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and  maple syrup
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> moderate heat, stirring, until smooth and pour into a 13- by 9- by 2-inch
> baking dish. Cut six 1-inch thick slices of bread. Arrange bread slices in
> one layer in baking dish, squeezing them slightly to fit.
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> In a bowl whisk together eggs, half-and-half, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and
> salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture,
> covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
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> Preheat oven to 350° F. and bring bread mixture to room temperature.
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> Bake bread mixture, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are
> pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
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> Serve hot French toast immediately. Makes 6 servings.
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> Dick Walker
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> WindWalkerII #687
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> 619.435.8986
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