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The Most Incredible Monte Cristo French Toast on Earth

It’s unique, it’s rich, and it’s a great breakfast idea for house guests.

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You’re probably only familiar with one kind of
Monte Cristo, the sandwich. This is a recipe that will take a bit more
time then drenching bread in eggs and milk and slapping it into a
sauté pan.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 loaves of French bread, cubed 8 egg yolks
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 qt heavy cream
• 2 Tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tsp cinnamon
• Butter

Method:

• Wisk the eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well
  blended. Set to the side.
• Layer the cubed French bread in a charlotte pan.
• Pour the liquid mixture over the top of the French bread.
• Cover pan with parchment and place weights on the bread so
  that it absorbs the cream mixture.
• Soak for 1 ½ hours.
• Preheat oven to 350º.
• Remove weights.
• Place pan in a water bath and bake for 1-½ hours.
• Remove from oven and let chill completely before removing it
  from the pan.
• After completely chilled, remove from pan and cut into slices.
• Using a pastry brush, brush both sides with butter.
• Place the slices back in the oven at 350º till golden brown. You can also sauté them if that’s easier.
• Serve with whipped cream, strawberries, and maple syrup.

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