French toast using Peperidge Farm Cinnamon Bread

1 loaf (16 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Pepperidge Farm®Cinnamon Swirl Bread, cut into cubes (about 8 cups)

6 eggs

3 cups milk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Confectioners' sugar

Maple-flavored syrup (optional)




* Place the bread cubes into a greased 3-quart shallow baking dish. Beat the eggs, milk and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes. Stir and press the bread cubes into the milk mixture to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.



* Heat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the baking dish.



* Bake for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with the confectioners' sugar. Serve with the syrup, if desired.