Creme Brulee French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
6 slices day old challah (1 inch thick)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange syrup or 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Combine butter, brown sugar and honey in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
Pour into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
Trim crusts from bread and arrange in one layer in the baking dish.
Whisk together the eggs, half and half, Grand Marnier,vanilla and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Pour evenly over the bread.
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let come to room temperature.
Bake, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes or until puffed and edges are light golden brown.
Serve immediately with individual pieces turned over with the caramel on top.