2tablespoonshoneywarmed in microwave for 20 seconds
1/4teaspoonsalt
81/2-inch slices day-old or stale country loaf, brioche or challah bread
4tablespoonsbutter
Instructions
In medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, eggs, honey, and salt. You may do this the night before.
When ready to cook, pour custard mixture into a pie pan and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Dip bread into mixture, allow to soak for 30 seconds on each side, and then remove to a cooling rack that is sitting in a sheet pan, and allow to sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
Over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10-inch nonstick saute pan.
Place 2 slices of bread at a time into the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove from pan and place on rack in oven for 5 minutes. Repeat with all 8 slices.
Serve immediately with maple syrup, whipped cream or fruit.