Easy Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Toast bread and spread with all the butter while hot.
2. 2
   Arrange toast in a buttered baking pan (10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1 3/4-inch). Sprinkle with raisins.
3. 3
   Stir salt and all but 2 tablespoons of sugar into the eggs.
4. 4
   Add milk and stir to mix well.
5. 5
   Pour over the toast and let stand 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Press toast lightly down onto milk occasionally so it soaks up most of the milk mixture.
7. 7
   Mix cinnamon with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and sprinkle over top. Place dish directly on oven rack.
8. 8
   Bake in a 350° oven for 25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is an appetizing brown.
9. 9
   Serve warm or cold.
10. 10
    Yields 5 to 6 servings.