Creme Brulee French Toast

Ingredients

•     1/2 cup unsalted butter
•     1 cup packed brown sugar
•     2 tablespoons corn syrup
•     6 (1-inch thick) slices French bread
•     5 eggs
•     1 1/2 cups half-and-half cream
•     1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
•     1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in brown sugar and corn syrup, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pour into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Remove crusts from bread, and arrange in the baking dish in a single layer. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half, vanilla extract, orange brandy, and salt. Pour over the bread. Cover, and chill at least 8 hours, or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove the dish from the refrigerator, and bring to room temperature.
4. Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until puffed and lightly browned.