2 tbsp. corn syrup
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 loaf unsliced, firm white bread (trim crust) (homemade bread or bread of similar texture is ideal)
5 eggs

Combine syrup, butter and sugar in saucepan; simmer until syrup like. Pour mixture over bottom of 9"x13" pan. Slice bread into 12 to 16 slices; place over syrup, layering as needed. Beat together eggs, milk, vanilla and salt. Pour over bread; cover. Refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cut in squares, invert. Yield: 8 servings.