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Athena Custard French Bread Recipe

By Elizabeth Arneson, About.com

Innkeepers Jack and Gayle Carpentier
VYC Yacht Charters - MV Athena
San Francisco, California

Innkeeper Comments: "We found this tasty recipe during our travels -- the stained handwritten card came from a small B&B in Northern California. Unfortunately, that B&B doesn't exist any longer, but the recipe survives! (It's hardly dietetic, but great for a special occasion splurge.)"

Prep Time: 0 hours, 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 hours, 50 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 loaf of French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • powdered sugar
  • fresh berries

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350.

Brush both sides of bread with melted butter. Arrange bread in a 9" x 12" baking pan. Beat the eggs and yolks together then add the remaining ingredients (except powdered sugar and fresh berries). Pour over the bread. Place the custard dish in a larger pan and pour hot water into the larger pan to come about halfway up the sides of the pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned and puffy. Let rest 10-15 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with fresh berries.

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