1/2 block butter
1 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
1 qt. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
10 slices French bread in 1 inch slices
1 can crushed pineapple
1/2 c. raisins (opt.)

Cream butter, sugar and egg yolks; stir in vanilla and milk. Break bread into bite-sized pieces into large baking dish. Spread pineapple and raisins over bread. Pour milk mixture over all. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. Remove from oven and cover with beaten egg whites; return to oven to brown meringue.