Preheat your electric skillet to 375 degrees. If using the stovetop, cook at medium heat
In your mixing bowl, add your pancake mix, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract
Mix at medium speed until well combined
Pour batter into square baking dish
Cut bread in half (triangles) (optional)
Add butter to skillet or frying pan. Make sure melted butter is coating cooking surface
Dip each piece of bread into batter and coat both sides completely before placing on cooking surface
Cook each side until golden brown
Repeat until all bread has been used
Note: Add more butter to surface as necessary
Add desired toppings and serve hot