Pink Praline French Toast
Pink Praline French Toast 1 loaf French bread (13-16 ounces) (you may also use challah bread instead for a slightly different texture) 8 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash salt *pink natural food coloring 2 to 4 drops of red food coloring to a white base such as the half and half or milk during the recipe. Praline Topping (recipe follows) Maple syrup (we use 100% pure Maine maple syrup) Directions: Slice bread into 20 slices, 1-inch each. Arrange slices upright, in a generously buttered 9 x 13-inch flat baking dish in two rows, overlapping the slices. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, and whisk until blended. Pour mixture over the bread slices, making sure all are covered evenly with the milk-egg mixture. Spoon some of the mixture in between the slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.The next day, preheat the oven to 350 degrees FSe...
