1 loaf stale French bread
2 2/3 c. heavy cream
3 eggs
2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract (not imitation)
2 tbsp. brandy or cognac (opt., but delicious)
1/3 c. melted butter
2 c. 10x powdered sugar
1/2 c. maple syrup (no substitutions, REAL maple)
1 c. chopped pecans

Soak bread in cream 1 hour. Mix 2 eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla and 1 tablespoon cognac well. Add to soaked bread. Put in greased cake pans (any size). Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees (or until golden). After cooked, break in little pieces. Place on cookie sheet.

Make sauce of melted butter, powdered sugar, 1 egg, maple syrup and brandy. Pour over bread. Sprinkle with nuts. Bake 5 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with whipped cream.