1 (10 oz.) long thin French or Italian loaf
8 lg. eggs
1 1/2 c. to 2 c. milk
4 tsp. white sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter, cut in sm. pieces
2 tbsp. cinnamon and sugar

Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Cut bread into 1 inch slices and arrange in one layer in bottom of pan. Beat eggs with remaining ingredients, except butter, thoroughly mix and pour over bread in pan. Cover with foil and refrigerate 4-36 hours. To bake, uncover pan, dot with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 350 degrees in center of oven for 45-50 minutes. Remove and let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with choice of syrup, honey, yogurt, or fresh fruit.