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Irresistible Berry French Toast Bake

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A cozy and easy-to-make berry French toast bake featuring custardy soaked bread and juicy mixed berries, perfect for lazy mornings or holiday brunches.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah bread (about 10 ounces / 280 grams)
  • 2 cups (300 grams) mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk or half-and-half
  • ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for greasing and dotting on top)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
  • Maple syrup or honey (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Grease your 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with about 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  2. Cube day-old brioche or challah into roughly 1-inch pieces. If bread is fresh, toast lightly to dry it out.
  3. Layer half the bread cubes evenly in the dish, then scatter half the berries on top. Repeat with remaining bread and berries.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until combined and slightly frothy.
  5. Pour custard evenly over the layered bread and berries. Gently press down with a spatula to help bread soak up custard.
  6. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove cover and dot the top lightly with melted butter.
  8. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until top is golden brown and custard is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Let the bake rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
  10. Serve dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with maple syrup or honey. Add fresh berries or whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Use day-old bread to prevent sogginess. Soak overnight for best custardy texture. Dot melted butter on top before baking for a golden crust. Tent with foil if browning too fast. Frozen berries can be tossed with sugar before layering to add sweetness.

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