10oz (6 cups)brioche or other type of bread, dried & cut into cubes
2cupsmilk
3large eggs
1tspvanilla
1pinchsalt (1/8 tsp)
1/3cupgranulated sugar
1/4cupmaple syrup
French Toast
2largeeggs
3TBSmilk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9"x5"x3" loaf pan with non-stick spray with flour in it. (Baker's Joy is what I use.)
Place 7 cups of dried bread cubes into prepared loaf pan and set aside.NOTE: You can use any type of bread (croissant, bagel, white bread, or brioche). Dry bread out somewhat to help absorb mixture.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together 2 cups milk, 3 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/3 cup white granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Pour mixture all over the bread cubes in loaf pan until all absorbed.
Bake in preheated oven for 30-45 minutes until egg mixture is set and top is browned. Cool in pan. Slice evenly into 8 slices.
In a medium narrow dish, whisk 2 eggs and 3 TBS milk together. Place 1 slice of bread pudding into egg mix and coat on both sides.
In a medium skillet melt butter over medium high heat. Add in egg coated bread pudding slices. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Cook on the edges also to allow the egg mix to have been cooked on all sides.
Serve up with your favorite French toast toppings.NOTE: The Bread Pudding can be made a day ahead. Allow to cool and cover with foil and place in refrigerator until next day.
