3 slices cubed bread
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c. hot milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped nuts (opt.)

Place bread and all dry ingredients in bowl. Add eggs and vanilla, hot milk to which butter has been added. Add raisins. Put all in a buttered baking dish. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees. HINT: Place baking dish in a shallow pan with 1/2" of water. This keeps pudding creamy.