French Bread Custard
Book: Julie
Source: Mercersburg Inn
Meal Type: Breakfast Dishes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
1 loaf french bread slice 1 1/2 inch thick
4 ounces butter melted
4 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
Brush both sides of the bread with the melted butter. Arrange the bread in a 9x12 inch pan. Beat the eggs & yolks together; add sugar and nutmeg, whisk well to combine. Add all remaining ingredients. Whisk well. Pour the custard over the bread. Refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place a sauce pan of water on to heat. Set the custard dish on a larger pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan till halfway up the sides. Bake 45 minutes or until lightly browned and puffy. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup or fresh berries.