1 loaf French bread
6 eggs
1 pt. half and half
1 tsp. vanilla
1 grated orange rind

Cut French bread in 2-inch pieces. Place bread in bottom of 9x13 pan. Mix eggs, half and half, and vanilla; pour over bread. Sprinkle with orange rind.

Turn bread over about 1/2 hour after topping with egg mixture. Cover with Saran Wrap. Refrigerate overnight. Cook slowly in pan with butter or oil until golden. Serve with syrup or jam.