Creme Brulee French Toast

Very rich French Toast. To be made ahead of time. Makes 6 servings.

YOU NEED:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablesppon corn syrup
6 (1 inch thick) slices French bread
5 eggs
1 1/2 cup half and half (or evaporated milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liquer (Grand Marnier)
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat
2. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved (9X13)
3. Remove crust from bread, arrange in baking dish in a single layer
4. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy and salt
5. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours or overnight
6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and bring to room temperature
8. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven until puffed and lightly browned.