Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Place bread on a wire rack or baking sheet and bake bread for 7- 8 minutes. Flip, then bake another 8 minutes. Remove from rack and let cool 5 minutes.

Step 3

Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.

Step 5

Soak the bread in the mixture about 20 seconds per side, then transfer to a separate baking sheet, so it doesn't get soggy.

Step 6

Lower oven temperature to 200F (to keep cooked french toast warm).

Step 7

Add butter to a skillet, and cook over low heat. Transfer slices of bread to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer toast to a baking sheet, and place in the oven.

Step 9

Repeat until all toast is cooked. Serve warm with butter, powdered sugar, and/or maple syrup.

Step 10

Enjoy!