4 slices day-old white bread
4 eggs, beaten
1 large can evaporated milk
3/4 c. chocolate syrup
1/2 can water
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Remove crust from bread and place on bottom of well-buttered 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Blend together eggs, milk, chocolate syrup and water; pour over bread. Push bread down slightly to soak up chocolate mixture. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, pushing bread down in mixture occasionally.

Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Serve warm or chilled and top with whipped cream or ice cream.