Caramel Bread Pudding

6 slices day-old bread, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
1 cup hot water
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. salt

Place bread in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine water and brown sugar; pour over bread. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over bread.

Bake at 350�F. for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.

Yield: 6-8 servings

AUTHOR: DSredTX