Got this recipe from a friend who was given it at a bridal shower. At her suggestion I prep it on Christmas Eve and then eat it on Christmas morning. I bake it while we’re opening presents.
- 1 loaf of Italian bread
- 8 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp butter
Grease a 9×13 glass casserole dish or baking pan. Cut the Italian bread into 1 inch thick slices. Arrange them int he bottom of the baking dish. Do not overlap the bread, make one layer only.
In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients except the butter. Pour the mixture over the bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon, cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for 4 to 36 hours.
When ready to back, preheat oven to 350. Dot the top of the bread with butter. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until the bread is puffed and light brown. Serve with syrup.
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