1 loaf long French bread, cut into 1-inch slices
8 lg. eggs
3 c. milk
4 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. butter cut into sm. pieces
Cinnamon

Grease 13x9x2 pan with Pam. Arrange 1 layer of bread. In bowl mix eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla thoroughly. Pour over bread, sprinkle with cinnamon, then dot with butter pieces. Cover with foil; refrigerate 4-36 hours (overnight is just about right).

Don't preheat; bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes until bread is puffy and lightly browned. Makes 8. Serve with syrup, honey, sour cream and fresh fruit or yogurt.