Serves 6-8.
Step by step
Directions
In small saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. Pour into a 17 x 11 x 1-inch cookie sheet. Arrange bread slices in one layer in pan, squeezing them slightly to fit (usually about 12 slices)
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, and vanilla until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill bread mixture, covered at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) and bring bread to room temperature. Bake the bread, uncovered, in middle of oven until puffed and edges are lightly golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.
NOTE: I found that it is helpful to make 1 and 1/2 of the egg mixture to pour over the bread. (adapted from Aunt Kimberly)