Dad'S Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. milk
8 slices bread
1 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Heat milk until just under boiling.
Add sugar and salt.
Set aside to cool.
Beat eggs slightly.
Add vanilla.
Cut bread into cubes and spread in buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Mix milk and egg mixture.
Pour over bread.
Sprinkle cinnamon and raisins over top.
Place pan in larger pan with 1/2-inch of water in it.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes (until knife inserted in center comes out clean).
Serves 6.