Caramel Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bread, day-old, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 7 cups)
1 cup water, hot
1 cup brown sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk, warm
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Place bread in greased 2-qt. baking dish.
Combine water and brown sugar; pour over bread.
Combine remaining ingredients; pour over bread.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Serve warm or cold.