Step 1

Place the bread cubes into a greased 3-quart shallow baking dish.

Step 2

Beat the eggs, milk and vanilla extract in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover the baking dish.

Step 5

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.