It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST

Creme Brulee French Toast is just about the most decadent and delicious overnight French Toast Casserole recipe there is! It’s definitely a must-try recipe for the holidays or for a special weekend breakfast or brunch.



WHAT MAKES THIS FRENCH TOAST CREME BRULEE?

In the traditional Creme Brulee dessert, a vanilla custard is topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. So this Creme Brulee French Toast has some of those elements. French bread is soaked in a rich egg/cream mixture, which becomes so soft and tender after an overnight soak. So that relates to the custard layer.

Underneath all of that bread is a sugary caramel layer. The bread soaks up that as well. It all equates to the amazing flavors in classic Creme Brulee.



WHAT KIND OF PAN DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE?

You’ll use a 9×13-inch baking dish to make Creme Brulee French Toast. You can use any 9×13-inch dish, but if you’re serving it up as something special then it’s nice to use a nice dish! I recommend this Emile Henry 9×13-inch rectangular baker. It’s pricey, so ignore if you don’t want to spend money on a new dish. But I love that it comes in different colors. I have a white one and a red one. They’re so pretty!

HOW TO MAKE CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST:

Make the caramel mixture: melt together butter, brown sugar and corn syrup. Then scrape that caramel mixture into the dish, and tilt the dish around to make sure the caramel mixture covers the bottom of the dish. Next the bread slices are placed into the bottom of the dish. They won’t fit neatly, so you’ll just squish all of the bread slices into the bottom of the pan in an unruly manner!

Next comes the egg and cream mixture. You’ll whisk together eggs, half and half cream, vanilla, Grand Marnier, and salt. Then that mixture is poured over the bread in the casserole dish. Plastic wrap covers the dish and is pressed onto the bread. I like to add a book on top of the plastic wrap to make sure that bread is staying down and really having a chance to soak up everything. It’s refrigerated overnight, and then it’s baked in the morning.



DO YOU HAVE TO PREPARE THIS FRENCH TOAST THE NIGHT BEFORE?

Creme Brulee French Toast is best when you can let it sit overnight in the refrigerator. It really needs time to soak up all of the caramel and milk/egg mixture to make it as fabulous as can be!



WHAT ARE THE BEST GARNISHES AND TOPPINGS FOR CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST?

This French toast is fabulous on its own. As you scoop slices out of the pan, you’ll see that there are a ton of sugary juices left in the casserole dish. Spoon those sugary juices out, and drizzle it over the individual servings. You can also lightly sprinkle each serving with powdered sugar. And it’s nice to provide some warm syrup since some people prefer syrup on their French toast! Oh, and if you want to be really fancy then you can add some fresh mint leaves for garnish.





CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST


Totally delicious overnight french toast recipe!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword creme brulee french toast, overnight breakfast casserole, overnight french toast
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time: 8 hours
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 623 kcal



INGREDIENTS
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
6 to 8 slices French or Challah bread
1 1/2 cups half and half cream
5 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Grand Marnier
1/4 teaspoon salt
powdered sugar and warm syrup, for serving (as desired)


INSTRUCTIONS
In a medium saucepan, heat the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup over medium heat until well blended, stirring frequently. Pour the syrup into a 9x13-inch baking dish, tilting the dish to cover. Arrange the bread slices in a single layer over the syrup. Just squish the bread pieces in so that they all fit in there. There should be an even layer of bread slices that cover the bottom of the pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk the half and half, eggs, vanilla, liqueur and salt until well blended. Pour over the bread layer. Cover with plastic wrap, press the plastic wrap down so it's touching the top of the bread, and chill for 8 to 24 hours. You can place a book on top of the plastic wrap, if you'd like, to keep the bread submerged in the egg mixture.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the dish from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Bake on the middle rack for 35 to 40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and puffed. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and/or syrup, if desired.


RECIPE NOTES*If you do not wish to use Grand Marnier (a liqueur), you can add orange juice in its place.
*Serve with fresh berries.
*Garnish each serving with a sprig of mint.

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