Creme Brule French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick of unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 Tbsp corn syrup
1 loaf of French bread
5 eggs
1 1/2 cup half & half
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp Grand Marnier (optional)
1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

In a small, heavy saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Cut bread in 1 inch thick slices, arrange slices in one layer in baking dish, squeezing slightly to fit.