Ingredients

• Day-old bread - 6 cups, cubed
• Milk - 2 cups
• Eggs - 4 large
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - ¼ teaspoon
• Butter - 2 tablespoons, melted
• Raisins - ½ cup (optional)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

3. 3.

   Add the cubed bread to the mixture and stir until the bread is well coated.

4. 4.

   Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

5. 5.

   Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.

6. 6.

   Drizzle the melted butter over the top and sprinkle with raisins if desired.

7. 7.

   Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.

8. 8.

   Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Facts