French Toast Bake

Another great make-ahead for brunch, or for breakfast-food-as-supper, if you’re into that. 

8 oz loaf French or Italian bread

8 large eggs

3 c. milk

4 tsp. sugar

¾ tsp. salt

1 Tbs. vanilla

2 Tbs. butter (or a little more)

Lightly grease 9x13 dish.

Slice bread 1” thick; place in single layer in pan.

Lightly beat eggs.  Add milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and beat 30 seconds. 

Pour over bread; cover with plastic.

Refrigerate 4-36 hours.

Uncover; dot with butter; bake 45-50 min. at 350 till light brown.

Let stand 5 minutes.

Serve with lotsa maple syrup.