10 slices white bread
1/2 c. soft butter
1/2 c. seedless raisins
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 c. milk
2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 quart casserole or baking dish.

Trim crusts from bread, spread with butter. Using a sharp knife, cut each slice into 4 squares.

Arrange half of squares in bottom of prepared casserole. Sprinkle with raisins and 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Cover with remaining bread and cinnamon.

In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk just until film forms over top. Remove from heat, add sugar, stirring until dissolved.

Gradually add hot milk mixture to beaten eggs, beating constantly. Stir in vanilla, pour over bread. Set casserole in pan containing 1" hot water, bake 40 to 50 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.