French Toast Casserole

10 slices white bread
1/4 lb. soft butter
1/2 c. raisins
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. milk
2/3 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Trim crusts and spread slices generously with butter. Cut each slice into fourths and arrange half on bottom of baking dish. Sprinkle with raisins and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. cover with rest of bread and sprinkle with other teaspoon of cinnamon. Scald milk; remove from heat and stir in sugar until dissolved. Beat eggs thoroughly in a separate bowl. Gradually dribble milk into eggs, beating constantly. Stir in vanilla and pour over bread. Set baking dish in a pan of hot water and bake 40 to 50 minutes at 350 degrees or until knife inserted in center comes out dry. Serve warm with milk for a great breakfast.

My daughters turn up their noses at bread pudding but request French Toast Casserole for breakfast!