French Toast With Praline Topping - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread (13-16 ounces)
8 large eggs
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 dash salt
1 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Preparation

Slice french bread into 20 slices, 1-inch thick.
Arrange slices in buttered 9 by 13 bakiing pan in two rows, overlapping.
In a large bowl, combine eggs, half-and-half, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a dash of salt (1st measurements).
Beat with beater until blended but not too bubbly.
Pour over bread, covering all and spoon inbetween the slices.
Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
THE NEXY DAY:.
Preheat oven to 350.
Make topping by combining all ingredients starting with the 2 sticks of butter.
Topp the bread and bake for 40 minutes until lightly golden and puffed.
Serve with maple syrup.
(Serving = 2 slices with topping.).