Baked Cinnamon French Toast

• 12 slices cinnamon bread
• 1/4 c. butter, softened
• 9 eggs
• 1 qt. milk
• 2 c. whipping cream
• 1 c. sugar
• 4 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• warmed blackberry preserves
• whipped cream topping

1. Line the bottom of a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with 6 slices of bread.
2. Butter remaining bread.
3. Place butter side up over bread in pan.
4. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs.
5. Add milk, cream, sugar and vanilla.
6. Mix well.
7. Pour over bread.
8. Let stand for 15 minutes.
9. Place the dish in a larger baking pan.
10. Pour boiling water into larger pan to a depth of 1-inch.
11. Bake, uncovered, at 375u0b0 for 40 minutes, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
12. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
13. Top with preserves and whipped cream, if desired.
14. Serves 6.

cinnamon bread, butter, eggs, milk, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract, blackberry preserves, whipped cream topping

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=11513 (may not work)