Honey-Bun French Toast

In a 12 x 9 inch glass baking dish, place:
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 tbsp. Honey

Heat in the oven until the butter is melted and the honey is bubbling. Do not allow the mixture to take on any color. Remove the pan from the oven, stir to mix the honey and butter, and sprinkle over the surface,

1 cup chopped pecans

While the butter and honey are melting, whisk together in a shallow bowl:
2/3 cup apple cider
4 large eggs
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
pinch ground allspice (optional)

One or two at a time add:
6 thick slices white or egg bread, with or without crusts

Turn the slices in the egg mixture until thoroughly saturated, but not falling apart. Arrange the soaked bread over the nuts in the baking dish. Bake until the top is golden brown and the bottom is bubbly, 15 - 20 minutes.

Serve immediately with:
Honey or pure maple syrup