Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.

2 . Stage

Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.

3 . Stage

Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.

4 . Stage

Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.

5 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.

6 . Stage

Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.

7 . Stage

Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.