1 baguette French bread
6 lg. eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. half & half
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. light brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
Maple syrup

Cut bread in 1-inch slices, butter baking pan. Arrange bread slices overlapping, to fill pan completely.

In medium bowl, combine eggs, milk, half & half, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Pour over bread slices, and cover and refrigerate overnight.

Next day, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine butter, sugar, walnuts and corn syrup. Evenly spread over bread. Bake 40 minutes or until puffed and golden. Serve with maple syrup. Makes 6 to 8 servings.