INGREDIENTS

1. 10cupsstale bread, cubed
2. 8eggs
3. 3cupsmilk
4. 2-3tablespoonssugar(I omit if using a sweet bread)
5. 1teaspoonvanilla extract
6. 3/4teaspoonsalt (optional)
7. 2teaspoonsground cinnamon(omit if using cinnamon bread)

DIRECTIONS

1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13×9 in baking dish.
2. Beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and salt if using.
3. Pour mixture evenly over bread cubes.
4. Press down slightly on bread to even out in pan, cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
5. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. (Original recipe called for dotting with 2T. butter, and a cinnamon-sugar topping I omit this, adding all the cinnamon and some sugar to the egg mixture).
6. Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.Let stand 5 minutes.
7. Serve with syrup if desired.
8. Enjoy!