An Easter Morning Favorite:

Barbi’s Skiers French Toast

2 Tbsp. light corn syrup

½ c. butter

1 c. brown sugar

1 loaf French bread

5 eggs

1 ½ c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

¼ tsp. salt

Heat corn syrup, butter and brown sugar till bubbly; pour in 9x12 inch pan. Slice French bread 1 inch thick: arrange in pan on syrup.

Beat eggs, milk, vanilla, salt and pour over bread. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight. In morning, uncover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Invert; decorate with powdered sugar. Serves 8.

Recipe from Rocky Point Resort Petersburg, Alaska

Recipe by Ruby

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