1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 Tbls. light corn syrup or maple syrup
1/3 cup chopped pecans
12 (3/4-inch thick_ slices French Bread or brioche
1 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 shot grand marnier
3 Tbls. white sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 egg whites
3 eggs
1 Tbls. confectioners' sugar for dusting

In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar, melted butter, and corn syrup. Pour into a greased 9X13-inch baking dish, and spread evenly. Sprinkle pecans over the sugar mixture. Arrange the bread slices in the bottom of the dish so they are in a snug single layer.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, milk, grand marnier, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, egg whites, and eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread, pressing on the bread slices to help absorb the liquid. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the cover from the baking dish, and let stand for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden.