Bread Pudding Frittata

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 325 degrees. Toss bread with oil and spread on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toast bread until golden and dry to touch, about 25 minutes. Cool and place in a large container with a lid.

2. Step 2

   Strain eggs through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl (straining gives you the smoothest texture). Whisk in milk, salt and sugar. Pour egg mixture over bread in container and cover tightly. Refrigerate overnight.

3. Step 3

   When ready to bake, let bread-egg mixture come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 300 degrees. Grease an 8- or 9-inch loaf pan, preferably nonstick. Using a slotted spoon or your hands, lift bread and place into loaf pan. Pour egg mixture over it. Place pan inside a larger roasting pan.

4. Step 4

   Transfer to oven and fill roasting pan with enough boiling water to come ¾ up the sides of the loaf pan. Cover both pans with one large sheet of aluminum foil. Cook, gently stirring frittata every 10 to 15 minutes for even cooking, until just set, about 1 hour 15 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Run a knife along the sides of the loaf pan to loosen the frittata, then unmold it and flip onto a plate to cool to room temperature. Slice into eight pieces. Top each serving with avocado and herbs. Sprinkle with lemon juice and sea salt.