This recipe called for 1/4 of sugar which I omitted. I found it sweet enough when served with maple syrup. Better for you if you can get a whole wheat crusty loaf.

3 To 4 Tablespoons Butter, Room	1 1/2 Cups Milk
-Temperature	2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
12 Slices Of French Bread (3/4	1 Teaspoon Vanilla
-Inch Thick)	1/2 Salt
6 Eggs

Spread butter over bottom of large baking pan (cookie sheet) with 1 inch- high sides. Arrange bread slices in the pan. Combine eggs, milk, syrup, vanilla and salt in large bowl; wish until well blended. Pour egg mixture over bread. Turn bread slices to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degree. Bake French bread 10 minutes. Turn bread over and continue baking just until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes longer. Transfer cooked French bread to plates and sprinkle with confectioner's' sugar. Serve hot with maple syrup and fresh fruit.