Cinnamon baked french toast

Cinnamon baked french toast
found in Baking - Breads

Vegetarian

Nut Free

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 35 minutes

Difficulty:

Moderate

A luscious treat packed with spices and juicy raisins

Ingredients

1 calorie controlled cooking spray1 calorie controlled cooking spray
8 slice(s) raisin bread, halved diagonally8 slice(s) raisin bread, halved diagonally
6 eggs6 eggs
250ml skimmed milk250ml skimmed milk
2 tbsp demerara sugar2 tbsp demerara sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp vanilla extract
³⁄₄ tsp cinnamon³⁄₄ tsp cinnamon
1 pinch(es) nutmeg1 pinch(es) nutmeg

Directions

Lightly mist a rectangular ovenproof dish with cooking spray. Arrange the raisin bread in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices.

In a large jug, whisk the eggs with the milk, 1¹⁄₂tablespoons of the sugar, the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Pour evenly over the raisin bread and press down lightly to help absorb the egg mixture. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 200°C / 180°C (fan oven) / 395°F / Gas Mark 6. Uncover the dish and sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Bake for 35 minutes or until puffed and golden. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.