BAKED CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST
Yields about 6 servings
12 slices cinnamon bread, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine softened
9 eggs
1 quart milk
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup sugar
4-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Warmed blackberry preserves, optional
Whipped cream, optional
Line the bottom of a greased 13x9x2-in. baking dish with six slices of bread.  Butter remaining bread; place with butter side up over bread in pan.  In a mixing bowl, beat eggs.  Add milk, cream, sugar and vanilla; mix well.  Pour over bread; let stand for 15 minutes.  Place the dish in a larger baking pan.  Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1 in.  Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 40 minutes or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean.  Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.  Top with preserves and whipped cream if desired.
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