Ingredients:
14 slices thick day-old bakery cinnamon-raisin bread
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
maple syrup, warmed
Directions:
Heat oven to 375F.
Line bottom of greased 8-inch square baking pan with 3 slices of bread, cutting to fit; top with 3 more slices, cutting to fit.
Place 8 slices across top in 2 rows; shingle-fashion.
Press down firmly.
Whisk eggs in a medium bowl; whisk in half-and-half, cream, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
Pour egg mixture evenly over bread.
Cover tightly with foil.
Bake 40 minutes.
Remove foil; bake 10 minutes longer.
Remove and let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with maple syrup.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 65 min.