Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 slices day-old bread , torn into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
• 0.5 cups raisins , Optional
• 2 cups milk
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 4 large eggs , beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place bread pieces into an 8-inch square baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over bread and sprinkle raisins over top.

3. 3

   Whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.

4. 4

   Pour mixture over bread and press gently with a fork until bread is covered and soaked.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 45 minutes.