3 tablespoons cinnamon
8 slices of bread
1/2 cup sugar
6 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
In a small bowl, mash butter with cinnamon. Spread on bread. Arrange 4 slices of bread in bottom of a 9 x 9-inch baking dish, buttered side UP, triming to fit. Sprinkle wtih 2 tablespoons sugar. Top with remaining bread, buttered side DOWN. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk and maple syrup, blending very well. Pour slowly over bread. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake strata uncovered for 45 minutes or until puffed, golden and set.
Serve with additional maple syrup on the side.
Makes 4 to 6 servings