Ingredients:
16 1/2-inch slices French bread, cut on the diagonal
6 to 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, broken into large pieces
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups milk
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
8 strawberries
Preparation:
1. Place 8 slices of French bread in a single layer in a buttered 9 X 13 baking dish. Divide the chocolate pieces among the slices and place the remaining bread on top.
2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture over the top of the sandwiches. After about 20 minutes, turn the sandwiches over, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until the liquid is absorbed, at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. Remove the dish from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before baking. Drizzle melted butter over the tops of the sandwiches and bake in a preheated 425° oven until golden brown and set, about 30 minutes
4. Dust with confectioner's sugar and, if you like, garnish with a strawberries
Prep Time: 2.5 hours
Cook Time: 30 mins
