2 tbsp. butter
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 qt. milk
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
3 1/2 c. bread, broken into cube-like pieces

Melt butter and combine with beaten eggs, sugar, salt, vanilla and milk. Mix and pour over bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. Serve hot or cold.