Lemon Raspberry French Toat Strata (French)

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This lightly sweet, tangy bread pudding is a snap to assemble.

Feel free to use any kind of white bread you like ¡X presliced sandwich bread

(cut into 1-inch pieces) will give a smoother texture, while cubes of French

or Italian bread with their crusts will make the pudding chunkier.

Note: Organic ingredients are recommended...

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup pure maple syrup, plus additional for serving

6 cups 1-inch cubes day-old country-style white bread with crusts

(about 12 ounces or 3/4 loaf)

1 pint fresh raspberries

6 large eggs

4 c milk

1 tsp finely grated lemon zest

1/8 tsp salt

METHODS:

Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350¢XF.

Lightly greased(butter if desired) 9 " X 13 " glass baking dish or 14 " oval gratin

dish.

Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt;

pour over bread cubes.

Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes.

Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.

Serving 8-10

 

 

 

 

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