1/2 C (1 stick) butter1C packed brown sugar
2 Tblsp corn syrup
1 8" or 9" round loaf challah bread (or Texas Toast bread)
5 large eggs
1 1/2 C half and half
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp Grand Marnier
1/4 tsp salt
In a small heavy saucepan melt butter with brown sugar and corn syrup over moderate heat, stirring until smooth. Pour intonan13 x 9 baking dish. Cut six 1" thick slices from the center portion of the bread (don't use the ends) and trim the crusts. Arrange the bread slices in one layer in the baking dish squeezing them slightly into fit. In a bowl whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla, Grand Marnier and salt until combined well and pour evenly over bread. Chill covered, at least 8 hours or up to one day.
Preheat oven to 350° and bring bread mixture to room temperature. Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven until puffed and the edges are pale golden, 35 to 40 minutes
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