Recipe By : Life & Times: Idaho State Journal: 6-23-99
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 long loaf french bread
8 large eggs
3 cups milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter -- to 3
syrup, honey, jam or yoghurt -- for topping
Slice bread into 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick slices and arrange snugly in butter 9
x 13 inch baking dish. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add milk, sugar and vanilla
and blend well. Pour over bread. Cover dish tightly with foil or plastic
wrap. Refrigerate 4 hours (or up to 36 hours). Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Uncover baking dish and dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven
40 to 50 minutes or until puffed and light golden brown. Top with syrup,
honey, jam or yoghurt. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
