{"id":2284,"date":"2017-03-01T08:52:46","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T15:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/?p=2284"},"modified":"2017-02-28T18:24:58","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T01:24:58","slug":"croissant-maple-french-toast-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/french-barn.com\/blog\/food-wine\/croissant-maple-french-toast-bake","title":{"rendered":"Croissant Maple French Toast Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spring is in the air! And with springtime comes blooming flowers & fresh produce we\u00a0have been desperately craving throughout the cold winter months. The beginning of Spring is also Easter time. Easter isn’t just<\/i>\u00a0a holiday I love for\u00a0<\/span>the chocolate bunnies & mini eggs, but it’s also a chance for me to host an epic brunch gathering. Brunch is a nice change from the heavy holiday dinners of the winter months. Plus you get to serve a main course that combines savoury & sweet dishes because when it comes to breakfast both are acceptable! While I am more of a savoury girl, I can never turn down french toast. It was my favourite breakfast food\u00a0as a kid\u00a0because I loved a good eggy bite mixed with a generous (very generous) dusting of powdered sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Today I have created quite a decadent version of a classic french toast using buttery croissants in place of bread. A rather grown up version of a classic, but still a dish that will be sure to please the whole crowd. It’s important that the host also enjoy the party, so to avoid flipping slice after slice of french toast, I have created a bake. A french toast bake is like the breakfast version of a bread pudding, but a little less rich & sweet than a bread pudding. This dish is best prepped the night before. Simply prepare it,\u00a0place it in the fridge to allow the eggs to really soak into the croissants & have a good night sleep, dreaming of waking up to the best french toast. When the guests begin to arrive, or the family wakes for Sunday<\/span><\/span> morning brunch, simply pop it in the oven until it is golden brown.<\/p>\n

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While I left my city days behind, I will never forget my favourite croissants at Nadege Patisserie in West Queen West. Whenever I visit the city, I make sure to spend the day in my old neighbourhood stopping at all my favourite places to eat or grab a coffee. Nadege Patisserie is always on that list. It is the kind of bakery that will have you stop in your tracks as you walk by the window. It has some of the most delicious & gorgeous desserts I have ever laid eyes on.<\/p>\n

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