6-8 slices day old bread, cubed
3 c. milk, warmed
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. raisins
Dash vanilla

Add beaten eggs to warmed milk and mix well. Add bread, sugar, raisins and vanilla; mix well. Melt 1/2 teaspoon butter in 8 x 8 inch square pan and add mixture. Sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon on top and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Note: French, Italian, wheat breads with crusts make especially flavorful textures.