6 slices day old bread, cubed
1 c. hot water
1 c. packed brown sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 c. warm milk
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt

Place bread in a greased 2 qt. baking dish. Combine water and brown sugar and pour over bread. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over bread.

Bake at 350°F for 50 - 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.