Plan Ahead Note: This recipe requires an overnight rest in the refrigerator (at least 5 hours) for the best results.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Base:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 ½ cups packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Egg Mixture:
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
For the French Toast:
1 large loaf French bread, cut into 1 ½-inch thick slices
For the Cinnamon Topping:
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving:
Powdered sugar, for dusting