Ingredients

Serves 6

　　1 loaf stale sliced white bread

　　4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter

　　1/2 cup golden raisins

　　1 cup sugar

　　3 large eggs, beaten

　　2 cups milk

　　2 tablespoons vanilla extract

　　1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease with butter 3-quart casserole dish.

　　

Step 2

Butter both sides of bread slices, place on tin foil, and put into oven. Toast slices on both sides.

　　

Step 3

Place raisins in bowl of hot water to plump. Cover, soak for 20 minutes, and drain.

　　

Step 4

Combine sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well.

　　

Step 5

Break up toasted bread, and put in casserole dish. Add drained raisins. Pour egg mixture over bread, and stir.

　　

Step 6

Bake 40 minutes. Serve hot or cold.

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