Baked Caramel French Toast

Topping--combine these in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, stirring constantly (do not boil):
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 TB butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 TB light corn syrup

Grease a 9x13 dish and then pour the topping into it.

French Toast--whisk all but bread together:
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
8 3/4" thick sliced French bread

Dip each slice of bread in egg mixture. Place bread over the topping. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

To serve: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake uncovered 20-25 minutes or longer, until golden brown. Invert onto plates. Yummy with raspberries and whipped cream on top!