In a shallow baking dish, mix eggs, milk, brown sugar, salt and vanilla.
Melt butter evenly across your griddle.
Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture and coat completely on each side.
Place coated bread on hot griddle and turn until lightly browned on each side.
Syrup:
In a medium saucepan, combine all syrup ingredients over medium heat. Whisk together until smooth and sugar has completely dissolved. Serve warm over french toast.
Notes
Optional: serve with whipped cream and strawberries on top.