French Toast Casserole

1 loaf bread, cut into 1 inch-cubes (10 cups)
8 eggs
4 tsp. sugar
3/4 tsp salt
3 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Topping:
2 Tbsp.  butter, cubbed
3 Tbsp. sugar, mixed with 2 tsp. cinnamon

Bake bread in greased 9 x 13 inch pan.  Beat remaining ingredients.  Pour over bread and cover.  Put in fridge overnight.  Remove 30 minutes before baking.  Dot with butter.  Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.  Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes.  Serve with syrup.

Cinnamon Syrup
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp.  cinnamon

Stir constantly.  Boil 2 minutes over medium heat.  Add 1/2 cup evaporated milk.  Cool for 30 minutes.  (Will be hot.)