Dave's Famous Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Coat the bottom and side of a 2-inch deep baking dish heavily with butter.
2. 2
   Tear the bread into 1 inch pieces.
3. 3
   Mix with the raisins in a bowl.
4. 4
   Spread the bread mixture evenly in the prepared dish, turning crust side down as this tends to burn easily.
5. 5
   Whisk the sugar, milk, 2 cups whipping cream, vanilla, eggs and cinnamon in a bowl until blended.
6. 6
   Pour over the bread mixture.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 325F.
8. 8
   Place the baking dish in a 4-inch deep baking pan.
9. 9
   Add water to reach halfway up side of the baking dish.
10. 10
    Bake for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Remove from water bath.
12. 12
    Let stand for 20 minutes.
13. 13
    Spoon into dessert bowls, and serve while still warm.