1 lb white bread, stale (crust removed optional)
12 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup maple syrup (plus additional syrup for serving)
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
powdered sugar if desired for serving
Directions
At least two days before:
Remove crust from bread if desired
Cut bread into cubes
Set it out to get stale
The night before:
Grease 9x13 baking dish
Place bread in dish
Whisk eggs, milk, syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla until well blended
Pour over bread
Cover and refrigerate overnight
Morning of:
Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees
Let stand for 10-15 minutes
Serve with powdered sugar and additional warm syrup
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