| 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 |
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| 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. | ||