On Saturday night, butter 9x13 baking dish. Cut French or Italian bread in 1 1/2 inch slices and place in bottom of pan.

Pour over: 2 c. milk 3 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. cinnamon 2 tsp. vanilla

Drizzle with your favorite kind of syrup. Refrigerate until morning, and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.