Baked blueberry French toast

Steps

Preparation

1. 1

   Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Cut 10 1-inch-thick slices from the French or sourdough baguette. Arrange the slices in the prepared baking dish.

To make the custard

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk the 4 egg whites until they are frothy.

4. 4

   Whisk in the soy milk, nutmeg, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar to complete the custard.

5. 5

   Pour the custard evenly over the bread slices, turning the slices to ensure they are coated evenly.

6. 6

   Cover the pan and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight, until the liquid is fully absorbed by the bread.

   Start 8-hour timer

To make the French toast

7. 7

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 °C) (200 degrees C (400 °F)).

8. 8

   Drop the coarsely chopped blueberries evenly over the soaked bread.

9. 9

   In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar and the canola oil. Stir in the toasted pecans if using.

10. 10

    Spoon the sugar and oil mixture evenly over the bread.

11. 11

    Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until the liquid from the blueberries is bubbling and the toast is set.

    Start 20-minute timer