Step 1

Whisk together milk, egg, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, until thoroughly combined.

Step 2

Pour into a shallow baking dish. Put two pieces of bread into the dish and press down. Let soak for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Flip bread and let that side soak for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat cast iron skillet pan over medium low. When bread is ready to be cooked, place butter in pan and swirl to coat. Put bread into pan and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 minutes, until golden brown. If you'd like it more crisp, slightly turn up heat.

Step 5

Serve warm with maple syrup.