Oven- Baked French Toast

1 loaf French bread
6 Eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3 T. Sugar, divided
1 t. vanilla
1/8 t. salt

Fill greased pan with 1 inch thick slices of French bread in a single layer, arranged closely.
In a bowl beat eggs, milk, 3 T. sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. Sprinkle cinnamon (if desired) over bread and bake at 400 degrees, uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Top with fresh, sliced strawberries.