Ingredients 1) 6 slices day-old bread 2) 2 tablespoons butter, melted 3) 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 4) 4 eggs, beaten 5) 2 cups milk 6) 3/4 cup white sugar 7) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 8) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

-1 loaf French bread, at least a day old
-1 qt milk
-3 eggs (large)
-2 cups sugar
-2 Tbsp vanilla extract
-1 cup raisins (soaked an hour or two in 1/4 cup bourbon)
-1/4 teaspoon allspice
-1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
-3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted