Ingredients
1 loaf (8-ounces) French bread cut into 1-in. thick slices
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3/4 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Maple syrup or honey
Directions
Method: Completely cover bottom of generously buttered 13x9 baking pan with bread slices. Set aside. Stir together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt in large bowl. Pour over bread; cover tightly with aluminum foil. Refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350. Remove pan from refrigerator. Uncover; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, until puffed and golden, 40 to 50 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with syrup or honey. Yield: 6 servings.
Not a NESTLÉ®-tested recipe.