Baked Guava French Toast

• 1 lb. French bread
• 1/2 cup guava jam
• 2 tsp. butter, softened
• 1 cup buttermilk baking mix
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• Butter
• Maple Syrup

1. Grease a 15x10x1-inch jellyroll pan.
2. Cut and discard ends of bread.
3. Cut remaining loaf into 1/2-inch slices; cut the first slice 3/4 of the way through and the second slice all the way through to form a sandwich.
4. Repeat until entire loaf is cut in the same manner.
5. Combine guava jam and butter and spread in center of each sandwich; set aside.
6. Combine baking mix, sugar, salt and cinnamon; mix well.
7. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and lemon extracts; mix well.
8. Dip the sandwiches into the batter and place on the prepared pan.
9. Pour the remaining batter over the bread.
10. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
11. Preheat electric oven at 400F.
12. Bake uncovered for 20-22 minutes.
13. Remove from pan and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
14. Serve with butter and syrup.

bread, guava jam, butter, buttermilk baking mix, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, eggs, milk, vanilla, lemon extract, powdered sugar, butter, maple syrup

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18219 (may not work)