French Toast Custard

10 slices dry French bread (l" thick) 5 tbs. melted butter 6 eggs 3 c. milk 1 c. whipping cream 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 tbs. vanilla extract Nutmeg to taste Confectioners ' sugar to taste (optional) Brush both sides of bread with butter. Arrange in greased 9xl3" baking dish. Whisk eggs in bowl until blended. Add milk, whipping cream, sugar, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg and vanilla and mix well. Pour over bread. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg to taste. Chill, covered with foil, for 8 to 10 hours; remove cover. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle lightly with confectioners' sugar. Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator. Yield: 10 servings.