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        | 1 | Preheat oven to 200°F. Place oven proof serving dish in oven. | 
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| 2 | Break eggs into baking dish and mix with wire whisk. | 
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| 3 | Add milk and vanilla and blend well. | 
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| 4 | Set large frying pan or griddle over high heat and melt butter in it, swirling to coat entire surface.  Reduce heat to medium-low. | 
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| 5 | Place bread slices in egg mixture, turning to coat. (do this in batches, using only as much bread as will fit in the pan at one time.) | 
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| 6 | Place coated bread into pan and cook until underside is golden.  Flip and repeat on other side. | 
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| 7 | Place cooked toast on dish in oven to keep warm.  Repeat with remaining bread slices. | 
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| 8 | Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.  Serve with warm syrup and/or fresh berries or fruit. | 
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