My favorite Brunch Recipe

I have taken a recipe for Creme Brulee french toast and made it my own, here it is

1 stick of butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
2 T light corn syrup
1 loaf of round Hawaiian bread
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups of half and half
1 T Grand Marnier
1 t vanilla
1/4 t salt
1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over medium heat, sturring, until smooth. Pour into a 13 by 9 by 2 inch baking dsih.Place nuts on top of syrup if using. Cut 1 inch pieces of bread. (I cut the loaf in half, cut of the edges and use the 1 inch slices) Arange bread sllices in one layer. 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. I always make it the night before.

Preheat oven to 350 degress and bring bread to room temp. Bake uncovered in middle of oven until puffed and edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 min.

The best thing about this recipe besides the taste is that you make it the night before and all you do is bake it the next day. I like to serve with fresh berries and fresh whipped cream!