Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 tablespoons (2oz/57g) butter, (softened)
  • 10 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
  • 6 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (2oz/57g) sugar
  • 2 ½ cups (20floz/565ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (4floz/115ml) heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • Berries on top (optional)

Instruction

  • Butter a 9x13 inch (22x33 cm) baking dish.
  • Butter one side of your bread. Cut into large cubes, crust and all. Add to your baking dish 
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt and orange zest.
  • Pour the mixture over the bread and press down gently on the bread to absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until puffed, golden and set in the center. If the top begins to overbrown before the center is cooked, tent with foil to prevent burning.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit or berries.
  • Store any leftovers for up to two days in the refrigerator. Rewarm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 15 minutes before serving.