Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Butter toasted bread.
3. 3
   Cut toast into cubes and place in greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
4. 4
   Sprinkle raisins over toast, if desired.
5. 5
   Thoroughly beat eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, evaporated milk, boiling water and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour over toast and let stand 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Combine remaining 4 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over bread.
8. 8
   Place dish in a shallow baking pan.
9. 9
   Pour hot water into pan to a depth of 1 inch.
10. 10
    Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until a knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean.
11. 11
    Remove dish from water.
12. 12
    Serve warm or cold.
13. 13
    Serves 8.