French Toast Loaf Food

THE BEST FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F.
• Cut the bread into 8 slices about 3/4-inch thick. Arrange them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet (it's ok if they overlap). Bake, flipping them halfway through, until very lightly golden on both sides, about 12 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet until ready to use. Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F.
• Vigorously whisk the eggs in a large bowl until blended and no streaks of whites remain. Add the half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg and whisk until completely incorporated. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Gently press 2 slices of the toasted bread into the custard. Turn to coat and then gently press down on the bread until you feel it start to soak up the custard-this is key for a luscious, moist texture. Let the bread soak for about 1 minute per side; it should feel heavy but still hold its shape and not fall apart.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 2 of the soaked bread slices until they are a deep golden brown, the custard has set and the insides are cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes per side. The center of the bread will puff slightly while the crust will contract, making it look puckered. You may have to alternate between medium and medium-low heat if the bread browns too quickly or not fast enough. Transfer the slices to a rimmed baking sheet and hold in the warm oven. Repeat with the remaining butter and bread.
• Serve the French toast with butter, maple syrup and a sprinkle of confectioners' sugar.

DISNEY'S FRENCH TOAST LOAF

Steps:

• Mix the brown sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Keep separate.
• Mix the cream, eggs, vanilla and remaining cinnamon together to make a batter.
• Liberally spray a loaf pan with Pam or other vegetable spray. Layer three slices day old bread on bottom of pan. Sprinkle 1/3 brown sugar mixture on top of bread, then layer 1/3 of the butter. Repeat these steps two more times. Top off with three more slices of bread (should have a total of 12 slices of bread). Press down with hand to compact bread into loaf pan.
• Slowly pour 16 oz. of batter over top of loaf, covering completely. This may take a little time, to allow it to fully absorb into bread and flow into spaces at bottom. (Take your time here and pour into corners. Lift bread at corners a little to get into bottom quicker if you want.).
• Place loaf pan on some paper towels in case of overflow. Cover top of loaf with parchment paper and wrap top tightly with aluminum foil. Place in refrigerator and allow to sit overnight.
• Heat oven to 325º F. Bake for approximately 1 hour or until internal temperature in center of loaf is 160 degrees. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes. Place a plate on top of loaf pan and invert to remove from pan. Cut into 7 slices and serve.

FRENCH TOAST LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Coat a 5x9" loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the bread cubes and mix well.
• Stir in the bread cubes and allow to sit for 10 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Spoon into the loaf pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until golden.
• Remove from the pan, slice and serve with your favorite topping.
• Note: I would make this with challah or any other more substantial bread instead of just plain sliced white bread.

STUFFED FRENCH TOAST LOAF RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• For the cheesecake filling: in a small bowl, combine cream cheese, egg, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
• For the French toast egg mixture, combine eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well incorporated.
• Dip slices of brioche in egg mixture.
• Transfer brioche slices and cover bottom of a loaf pan, using a half or a quarter of a slice if necessary.
• Cover the slices with cheesecake filling and spread evenly.
• Layer another row of brioche slices and top with slices of strawberry and banana.
• Layer one last row of brioche slices using small pieces of the bread to fill in the holes.
• Bake for 30 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered.
• Let cool to room temperature.
• Invert the loaf onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
• Brush top of loaf with butter and sprinkle sugar over top.
• Broil on high for 5 minutes or until sugar starts to carmelize.
• Garnish with more strawberries, banana, and powdered sugar. Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

FRENCH TOAST LOAF (NOT AS EGGY)

Steps:

• Tear bread into chunks, approximately one inch or so. Divide into two bowls.
• Beat eggs and milk together. Add vanilla and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Pour egg mixture over first bowl of bread, and evenly coat pieces. You want them coated, not soaked.
• Combine a few dry pieces and a few wet ones to make a layer on the bottom of two greased loaf pans or 8x8s. (you will make 3 layers in load pans or 2 in 8x8s.)
• Combine sugar, cinnamon, salt, and flour. Dust over the first layer. Sprinkle with a few pecans. Repeat process, ending with cinnamon-sugar mixture and pecans on top.
• Dot with butter and drizzle with maple syrup.
• Bake loaves at 325 35 to 45 minutes in a preheated oven. Bake 8x8s at 350 for 35 minute.

FRENCH TOAST I

Steps:

• Beat together egg, milk, salt, desired spices and vanilla.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Dunk each slice of bread in egg mixture, soaking both sides. Place in pan, and cook on both sides until golden. Serve hot.