This overnight baked brioche French toast is so easy to prepare, and is a delicious dish to serve at brunch, Christmas morning, or for any occasion when you have guests over and need to feed a crowd.
Grease a 9 x 13 baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients (eggs through vanilla extract). Whisk vigorously until well blended.
Lay out bread slices evenly into the baking dish, overlapping slightly.
Pour mixture over bread slices as evenly as possible.
Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
When you are ready to bake the bread, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and remove baking dish from the refrigerator.
Use a spoon to gently scoop up any remaining liquid on the floor of the baking dish and spoon over the top of the bread or cover any visible dry, unsoaked spots.
Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, until the tops are just golden brown.
OPTIONAL: top with sifted powdered sugar, maple syrup, and any other goodness your heart desires!
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.