2 tbsp. corn syrup (light or dark)
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar

Combine above and cook until syrup and the sugar is dissolved. Combine and whisk until blended:

5 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Grease jelly roll pan (10 x 16 inches). Pour syrup into the pan. Sprinkle: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 cups pecans on top of syrup.

Cover with 1 inch thick slices of bread - (1 1/2 to 2 pounds of bread will be used). Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover pan and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Flip over and cut into serving-size pieces.