2 c. dry bread cubes
4 c. milk, scalded
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla

Soak bread in milk 5 minutes. Add sugar, butter and salt. Pour slowly over eggs; add vanilla and mix well. Pour into greased 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake in pan of hot water at 350 degrees until firm, about 1 hour. Add 1/2 cup raisins if desired.