4 c. bread cubes lightly packed into cup
1/2 c. brown sugar (packed)
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten

Sprinkle bread cubes evenly in 8 inch round dish. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and salt, then raisins. Measure milk into 1 quart measuring cup. Add butter. microwave at high 4 minutes, until butter is melted and milk is warm. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well. Pour over bread cubes. Microwave at medium high 9-12 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 6 minutes. When cooled, center may still be slightly soft but will set up as pudding cools. Serve warm or chilled.