Oven-Baked French Toast

• 1 loaf (8 oz.) French bread
• 6 eggs
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 4 Tbsp. sugar divided
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• ground cinnamon (optional)
• powdered sugar
• 1 lb. strawberries, stemmed and sliced (about 3 c.)
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 tsp. lemon juice

1. Spray 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. Cut bread into 1-inch-thick slices; arrange closely in single layer in prepared pan.
3. In large bowl beat eggs, whisk in milk, 3 Tbsp. of sugar, vanilla and salt; pour over bread.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or over night.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
6. Sprinkle bread with cinnamon, if desired.
7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
8. Slice strawberries place in bowl.
9. Add lemon zest, juice, and remaining 1 Tbsp. sugar, mix lightly.
10. Serve over warm French toast.
11. Yields:
12. 8 servings.

bread, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, ground cinnamon, powdered sugar, strawberries, lemon zest, lemon juice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=87624 (may not work)