1 (10 oz.) loaf French bread
8 lg. eggs
3 c. milk
4 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. butter

Butter 9 x 13 inch pan. Cut bread into 1 inch slices and arrange in 1 layer in pan. In bowl mix remaining ingredients (except butter) thoroughly. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate 4-36 hours as needed.

To bake, uncover pan. Dot with 3 tablespoons butter and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes until puffy and browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve with hot syrup and honey butter.