6 slices day-old bread
2 tbsp. melted butter
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. raisins
4 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Cut crusts from bread. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon. Cut each slice into quarters. Arrange in a buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish in layers, sprinkling each layer with raisins.

Beat eggs just enough to blend thoroughly. Stir in the 1/2 cup sugar, the milk, and vanilla. Continue stirring until sugar dissolves. Pour over bread and raisins.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set baking dish in pan containing 1-inch hot water; bake 55 to 60 minutes or until silver knife inserted 1/2 inch into custard comes out clean.