step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
step 2
Break bread into small pieces. The crusts could be sprinkled on top of the bread. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
step 4
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.