Custard Bread Pudding
["1 qt. (4 c.) milk, scalded", "2 c. day old bread cubes", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs", "1/2 tsp. vanilla", "3 Tbsp. melted butter", "1/2 c. raisins, or more (optional)"]
["Set oven to 325\u00b0.", "Pour milk over bread cubes.", "Add salt and sugar.", "Beat eggs; add with butter and vanilla to mixture.", "Mix well after adding raisins.", "Pour into a 1 1/2-quart greased casserole.", "Set dish in a pan; pour hot water to within 1-inch of top of casserole.", "Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean."]
["milk", "bread cubes", "salt", "sugar", "eggs", "vanilla", "butter", "raisins"]