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That would have been a lot more impressive had I included all of the instructions -- sorry! Let's try that recipe again:
Praline French Toast Cbutterole - Paula Deem (FoodTV) Serves 8
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8 eggs (I use 9) 1-1/2 cups half and half 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 10 to 12 slices soft bread, 1 inch thick
Topping: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2/3 cup maple syrup 2 cups chopped pecans
Generously butter a 13 x 9 inch cbutterole dish. Mix the eggs, half and half, maple syrup, and sugar in a large bowl. Place the bread slices in the prepared cbutterole dish and cover with the egg mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let soak overnight in the refrigerator.
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Preheat the oven to 350¼ degrees F. Remove the cbutterole from the refrigerator.
Topping: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and maple syrup and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the pecans. Pour the mixture over the bread and bake for 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving.
-- Jani in WA (S'mee) ~ mom, Trollop, novice cook ~
