4 c. French bread, torn into 1/2" pieces
2 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. golden raisins
1 tbsp. butter
3 whole eggs
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt

Put bread pieces in an 8 to 9 cup microwavable ring mold. Microwave the milk, raisins and butter on high for 3 1/2 minutes. Beat the eggs well with a fork, then beat in sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Slowly stir into the hot milk mixture. Pour over bread and let sit for 10 minutes.

Microwave uncovered on high for 4 minutes. Stir well then rotate the dish. Microwave on high for 15-20 minutes until pudding is set but jiggles when dish is gently shaken. Let cool. make Sauce.

CINNAMON SAUCE (for Bread Pudding, Apple Pie, etc.) :

Mix 1 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons flour, 3 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Slowly stir in 3 cups of boiling water. Place on low heat and simmer, stirring until thick. Add 4 tablespoons butter and 2 teaspoons vanilla. (For a Vanilla Sauce, simply omit the cinnamon.)