Sweet Toast Casserole

• 1 loaf  bread, cut into cubes
• 8 eggs if small or 5 large eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 2 tablespoons butter cubed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Maple syrup/ honey optional

Instructions

1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9x2" baking pan. in a mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla and salt, if using. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
    
2. Preheat oven at 350 degrees F.
    
3. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Dot with butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
    
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted neat the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve with maple syrup/ honey, if desired.