Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2/3 loaf ciabatta bread (sliced into 1 1/2-inch slices)
  • 3 egg (beaten)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for serving)
  • 2 tbsp unbleached, all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Butter the bread slices and place them in the dish, buttered side up. Cut pieces to fill the pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, flour, and vanilla extract. Pour this over the bread slices.
  • Bake until crisp and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot with maple syrup.
  • To make-ahead: Prepare the dish through step 3, cover, and refrigerate or freeze until ready to bake. If frozen, thaw completely before baking.