12 slices stale French bread, broken up
2 (13 oz.) cans evaporated milk
2 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. raisins
1 (17 oz.) can fruit cocktail, drained
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. butter, melted
6 eggs

In a large bowl, soak bread in milk, water, sugar and vanilla. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Add raisins, fruit cocktail, coconut and melted butter. Beat eggs well by hand or at low speed in mixer; add to mixture, blending well by hand. Pour into baking dish. Bake 1 hour. Makes 12 to 16 servings.