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    French Bread Custard


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    List of Ingredients




    One loaf French bread
    4 ounces unsalted butter-melted
    4 whole eggs
    2 egg yolks
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
    3 cups whole milk
    1 cup heavy cream
    1 teaspoon vanilla


    Recipe



    Remove crust from the French bread and slice 1 1/2 inches thick

    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. Put the custard dish into a larger pan. Pour hot water into the larger pan till half-way up the sides.

    Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned and puffy. Dust with powdered sugar, garnish with fresh fruit and serve with maple syrup.


 

 

 


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