Baked Cinnamon French Toast(Main Dish for Breakfast or Brunch)

Line the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 x 2 baking dish with six slices of bread.

Butter remaining bread and place butter-side up over bread already in the dish.

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs.

Add milk, cream, sugar and vanilla, mix well.

Pour over bread and let stand for 15 minutes.

Place the baking dish inside a larger dish and pour boiling water into the larger pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Top with preserves and whipped cream if desired.