Spanish Honey Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and use a little of the butter to butter a 9inch glass pie dish.
2. 2
   Whisk together the milk and eggs, then add the bread pieces and turn to coat them evenly.
3. 3
   Leave the bread to soak for 15 to 20 minutes, turning over once or twice.
4. 4
   In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining butter over medium heat.
5. 5
   Fry the soaked bread in the butter until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
6. 6
   Transfer the bread to the baking dish.
7. 7
   In a bowl, combine the honey and the hot water and stir until the mixture is evenly blended.
8. 8
   Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla and drizzle the mixture over and around the bread.
9. 9
   Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown.