Night-Before French Toast - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices
8 large eggs
3 c. milk
4 tsp. granulated sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. vanilla
2 Tbsp. butter, cut into pieces

Preparation

Put bread in a well-greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch pan.
Mix other ingredients, except butter, and pour over bread in pan.
Cover with foil; refrigerate for 4 to 36 hours.
Uncover, dot with butter and bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 to 50 minutes, until puffy and lightly browned.
Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Serves 8 to 10.
Serve with powdered sugar or syrup.