Caramel Bread Pudding

Here is a favorite recipe that a friend of my Mom passed on to us. It is easy and good and a great way to use up that old bread.

Ingredients

• 6 slices day-old bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions
Place bread in a greased 2 quart baking dish. Combine water and brown sugar; pour over bread. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over bread. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.