Ingredients

• 1 cup half-and-half
• 3 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup or pancake syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices 1/2 in slives of french bread or banana bread or cinnamon raisin bread, day old
• 4 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In medium sized mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Place the mixture in a flat 9"x13" pan.
2. Place slices in the pan, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a sheet pan, while finishing the final slices. If there is any extra custard, drizzle over the slices and allow it to soak into the bread.
3. Over mediuim-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan. Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices.
5. Serve immediately with maple syrup and fruit.