Gingerbread French Toast

Steps

• 1

  Line an 8×9-inch pan with aluminum foil and coat with cooking spray.
• 2

  Layer the sliced bread in 3 rows of 8, slightly overlapping. Set aside.
• 3

  Melt butter and allow to cool slightly before adding it to a large mixing bowl.
• 4

  To the butter, add eggs, milk, syrup, molasses, spices, and salt. Whisk to combine.
• 5

  Slowly pour the mixture over the bread, making sure to evenly coat each slice.
• 6

  Cover pan with foil and store in refrigerator overnight.
• 7

  In the morning, preheat the oven to 350. Remove the pan from the refrigerator while the oven preheats.
• 8

  Carefully spoon pooled liquid at the bottom of the pan over the bread, especially any places that look dry.
• 9

  Bake for 20 to 35 minutes, or until done.
• 10

  Dust with powdered sugar and serve with butter and maple syrup.