Preheat oven to 180 (350/360)

Remove crusts from all bread and butter each slice on one side

Cut bread into triangles and place in a baking dish butterside up

Sprinkle 3/4 sugar liberally all over buttered bread

Chop up dried dates and sprinkle amongst the bread pieces

Beat eggs and milk together add vanilla extract

Pour over bread and dates do all pieces are soaked.

Cover and allow to stand for around 10 mins so that the bread absorbs the liquid

Bake in oven at 180 (350/360) for around 30 - 35 mins or until golden brown

Sprinkle remaining sugar on top

Serve with cream