10 oz. long loaf French or Italian bread
8 eggs
3 c. milk
4 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter

Butter 9 x 13 inch pan. Cut bread into 1 inch thick slices. Arrange in pan. Beat eggs with remaining eggs except butter. Pour over bread. Cover with foil. Refrigerate 4 to 36 hours. Bake uncovered. Dot with butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until puffy and brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with syrup, honey, sour cream or fruit.