1/4 c. butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs
2/3 c. milk
8 slices bread
Vanilla, optional

Melt butter in 10 x 15-inch pan in oven. Mix sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly into pan. Mix eggs and milk. Dip bread, soaking well (we sometimes prepare this an hour or so in advance and allow it to soak in the refrigerator).

Bake in a preheated 400°F oven on center rack for 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand 1 minute. Lift out sugar side up on serving platter.

NOTE: Use thickly sliced French bread or Texas toast for best results.