1 1/2 c. water
3/4 c. powdered milk
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 c. melted butter
1 lb. loaf day old bread, torn into pieces

Blend water and powdered milk together; add eggs. Combine salt, vanilla, sugar together; stir in milk mixture. Add raisins and butter. Mix in bread until moistened, do not over mix.

Bake at 350°F in a greased 8x8x2 inch pan until lightly browned.

VANILLA SAUCE:

1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. powdered milk
1/3 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. water, divided
1 1/4 tsp. vanilla
2 drops yellow food coloring

With wooden spoon, mix sugar, cornstarch, salt and milk. Blend in 1/2 cup water, stirring until smooth. Add vanilla and coloring which has been mixed with remaining water. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Drizzle over warm bread pudding.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.