INGREDIENTS
1
large loaf good-quality French loaf, sourdough, ciabatta, or challah (enough to yield 10 cups of chunks of bread)
1/2 cup
chopped pecans
5
large eggs
1 1/2 cups
whole milk
1/4 cup
granulated sugar
Zest from one medium orange (optional)
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp
salt
4 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp
dark brown sugar
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
Dried cranberries
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup