2 c. dried bread cubes, packed
4 c. scalded milk
1 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
4 eggs, beaten

Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes. Add butter, salt, and sugar. Add raisins or coconut. Pour eggs over. Add vanilla and mix well. Pour into a greased baking dish. Put this dish into a pan of water and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.