Ingredients
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24 slices French bread (3/4 inch thick)
9 eggs
3 cups half-and-half cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
confectioners' sugar
Preparation
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Arrange the bread slices in two well-greased 15-inch by 10-inch by 1-inch baking pans.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, cream, sugar, extracts and nutmeg until blended; pour over bread. Turn bread to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 500 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned, turning bread once.
Dust with confectioners' sugar.
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