1 loaf nearly stale bread
1 heaping tablespoon cinnamon
2 cups sugar
6 eggs
3 cups milk
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350°F. Tear bread up and place pieces in a 9x13-inch pan. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl combine eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Mix dry ingredients into the egg/milk/vanilla mixture. Pour mixture over stale bread. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Let sit five minutes before serving.

Submitted by: Susan in Orlando