Cookbook:Bread Pudding

Ingredients

 * 6 slices of bread, with or without crusts. Slightly stale or new bread is acceptable.
 * 30 g (2 tbsp) butter, melted
 * 80 g (½ cup) raisins (optional)
 * 4 eggs
 * 150 g (¾ cup) white granulated sugar
 * 475 ml (2 cups) milk
 * 2 g (1 tsp) ground cinnamon
 * 5 ml (1 tsp) vanilla extract

Equipment

 * 20 cm (8-inch) square baking pan, or large oven-safe bowl
 * Mixing bowl
 * Whisk

Procedure

 * 1) Heat oven to 175°C (350°F).
 * 2) Rip bread into small pieces. Cutting into cubes is also okay. Place into baking dish. Mix in raisins while filling the dish.
 * 3) Pour melted butter over the bread.
 * 4) In a bowl, beat the eggs slightly. Add the sugar, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Mix.
 * 5) Pour mixture over the bread. Press the bread lightly to help it absorb the mixture, if necessary. All the bread should be wet.
 * 6) Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
 * 7) Remove and let cool.
 * 8) Serve cold, though warm may also be acceptable. Use a spoon, or cut into squares, to serve.