Editor's note: Each Saturday morning we bring you a Sunday Brunch recipe. Why on Saturday? So you have time to shop and prepare for tomorrow.

[Photograph: Sydney Oland]

Anyone who regularly reads this column knows that I'm a fan of preparing as much as I can get away with before my guests arrive in the morning. Which means that French toast rarely graces my brunch table, until now. This sweet, bacon-filled baked French toast makes it easy to prep the day before and still offer a fantastic French toast.

You can use whatever bread you like, but I prefer whole wheat for this dish for its nuttiness. I've also had great luck with a sweet bread, like brioche or and egg-enriched loaves.

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About the author: Sydney Oland lives in Somerville, Mass. Find more information at sydneyoland.com (or read eatingnosetotail.com)