Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 cups stale bread (French or Italian, cubed)
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed stale bread and raisins, ensuring the bread is evenly distributed.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the milk mixture over the bread and raisins. Gently press down on the bread to ensure it absorbs the liquid. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with warm vanilla sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.