Creme Brule French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 stick of unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 Tbsp corn syrup
• 1 loaf of French bread
• 5 eggs
• 1 12 cup half half
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp Grand Marnier optional
• 14 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat stirring until smooth Pour into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish Cut bread in 1 inch thick slices arrange slices in one layer in baking dish squeezing slightly to fit