4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 loaf brioche (or any dense loaf), sliced into 1 1/2 inch slices
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
pinch of salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Confectioners sugar for garnish
Maple syrup
1. Combine melted butter and sugar in bottom of baking dish. make even layer of mixture to cover entire area.
2. Arrange bread slices on top, squeezing them in place.
3. Whisk the eggs, add all the remaining ingredients, except the pecans. Pour over bread and let it soak in. 4. Top with pecans and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 3 hours (up to 12 hrs)
5. Set out at room temp. for 20 minutes and then bake at 350 degrees. Bake for 3-40 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Serve warm, garnish with powdered sugar and syrup.
serves 8