OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING

2 slices day-old white bread, crust removed

4 slices day-old whole-wheat bread, crust removed
2 tbsp butter, melted
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup seedless raisins
vegetable oil cooking spray
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with the vegetable oil cooking spray; set aside.

Brush bread lightly with melted butter; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the sugar and the cinnamon. Cut each bread slice into quarters and layer with the raisins in the prepared dish. Set aside.

In a bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and remaining sugar. Pour the mixture over the bread and raisins.

Place the dish in a baking pan that contains 1-inch hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm.

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