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Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread, stale
- 1 quart milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cherries
- heavy cream, for serving
Method
- Cut bread in 1-inch cubes and place in a bowl. Pour milk over it; let stand for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F Butter the bottom and sides of a 9x13x2-inch oven-to-table baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Stir this into the bread mixture. Add the dried cherries.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool to room temperature, cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before reheating. Reheat, covered with foil, at 325°F for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Pass a pitcher of cream to moisten.
