Nicole's Bread Pudding

My friend Nicole's recipe. Simple, lovely and comforting to have on hand for warm breakfasts or snacks.

Might also travel well to brunches, etc. (It bakes up pretty, especially with the raisins -- I left them out, but if you want them, sprinkle some in when you layer the toast pieces.)

12 slices white bread
1 stick melted butter

Toast and tear the bread. Arrange pieces in 9x13 baking dish. Pour butter over.

4 cups milk
8 eggs
1.5 cups sugar
cinnamon
vanilla extract

Beat together and pour over toast pieces. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.