Overnight French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 (8-ounce) French bread loaf
• 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen whole strawberries, thawed
• 4 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
• Garnish: powdered sugar

Preparation

1. 1. Cut bread into 13 (1-inch-thick) slices. Place bread slices in a large bowl.
2. 2. Stir together eggs and next 3 ingredients. Pour egg mixture over bread. Press bread to absorb mixture. Cover and chill 8 to 10 hours.
3. 3. Stir together strawberries, bananas, and sugar in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange soaked bread slices over fruit mixture; pour any remaining egg mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Place dish on a baking sheet.
4. 4. Bake at 450° for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish, if desired.