1/2 of a 16oz loaf Italian Bread – cut into 1 inch slices
1/2 stick butter
pecan halves / may substitute pieces
Using a wire whisk beat together the first 6 ingredients
Place the bread in a casserole that just fits the slices. Pour the mixture over the bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight turning once.
In a separate pan melt butter to form a thin layer in the bottom (approx. ½ stick). Arrange soaked slices on top of the layer of butter and top with pecans.
Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or just until the bread “puff’s up”
