Dad'S Bread Pudding
["4 c. milk", "8 slices bread", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/8 tsp. salt", "3 eggs", "3/4 c. sugar", "1/2 c. raisins (optional)", "1 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Heat milk until just under boiling.", "Add sugar and salt.", "Set aside to cool.", "Beat eggs slightly.", "Add vanilla.", "Cut bread into cubes and spread in buttered 9 x 13-inch baking dish.", "Mix milk and egg mixture.", "Pour over bread.", "Sprinkle cinnamon and raisins over top.", "Place pan in larger pan with 1/2-inch of water in it.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50 minutes (until knife inserted in center comes out clean).", "Serves 6."]
["milk", "bread", "vanilla", "salt", "eggs", "sugar", "raisins", "cinnamon"]