Bread Pudding

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

DIRECTIONS 
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 
Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins. 
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture. 
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.