Oven-Baked French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 loaf (8 oz.) French bread
6 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
4 Tbsp. sugar divided
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
ground cinnamon (optional)
powdered sugar
1 lb. strawberries, stemmed and sliced (about 3 c.)
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Spray 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
Cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices; arrange closely in single layer in prepared pan.
In large bowl beat eggs, whisk in milk, 3 Tbsp. of sugar, vanilla and salt; pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or over night.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Sprinkle bread with cinnamon, if desired.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Slice strawberries place in bowl.
Add lemon zest, juice, and remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar, mix lightly.
Serve over warm French toast.
Yields:
8 servings.