Ingredients
8 ounces day-old French bread, unsliced4 large eggs2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon brown sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon maple extract1/4 teaspoon kosher salt2 cups 2% milk1/2 cup heavy whipping creamTOPPING:1/4 cup all-purpose flour3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes1 teaspoon ground cinnamonFreshly grated nutmeg, optional Fresh blueberries or raspberriesConfectioners’ sugar
Preparation
Cut bread into 1-in.-thick slices. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Lightly beat next 6 ingredients; stir in milk and cream. Pour egg mixture over bread, turning once to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°. Turn bread again to coat. For topping, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and, if desired, nutmeg. Sprinkle flour mixture over bread.
Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean and topping is golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Top with blueberries or raspberries; sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar.
