Make-Ahead French Toast

Ingredients

12 eggs
2 c milk
1 t lemon rind
1 t sugar
1 t vanilla
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts cinnamon
8 slices bread
1 diagonal

Instructions

Grease 9 x 13" shallow baking dish;set aside.In large bowl,beat together all ingredients except bread.Arrange bread slices so they overlap.Pour egg mixture over bread.Cover;refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve,preheat oven to 350 degrees.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes,until golden and fluffy.Serve with hot syrup or jam.Makes 8 servings.