DEAR SUN SPOTS: Do you know of anyone in the Lewiston-Auburn area who repairs fiberglass bathtubs? Thank you. — Anne via online submission form.
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My children and I are having family and friends stay overnight on different days during the school holiday. Are there any easy breakfasts that can be prepared the night before? Thanks! — Busy mom in Lewiston.
ANSWER: Yes, there are french toast and egg omelets that can be made in big batches the night before.
Overnight French Toast with Crumble Topping
Yield: 6-8
Ingredients:
French Toast
about 12-15 slices white bread (any bread will work and you may need more or less)
6 eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. vanilla extract
Crumble
1 cup flour (plus up to 1/4 cup more if needed)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
pinch salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into tiny chunks
Instructions:
Grease a 9×13 pan very lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cut bread slices into 1-inch chunks and stagger them in the prepared baking dish as even as possible. You may need more or less bread depending on thickness, size, etc. so just be sure to fill up the pan 3/4 to the top.
In a large measuring cup or bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar and vanilla together until combined. Pour mixture evenly over bread pieces trying to moisten every piece as well as you can. Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight.
Next, prepare the crumble. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter with a fork or your hands until a coarse meal consistency is achieved. If the mixture is too “wet” and buttery, add a little bit more flour one tablespoon at a time until the mixture is crumbly. Either cover the bowl with plastic wrap or dump the mixture into a zip lock bag and store in the refrigerator over night with the pan of French toast.
In the morning, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the French toast and evenly distribute the crumble on top. Bake for 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on how gooey you want the center to be. Once you hit the 40-minute mark, start checking the center every 5 minutes until it’s to your liking. Once done, serve warm with maple syrup or even just a sprinkle of confectioner’s sugar on top.
This cooked Overnight French Toast will keep for up to 2 days stored either at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. — Recipe courtesy of SprinkleSomeSugar.com.
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