2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups 1-inch bread cubes
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates

In medium mixing bowl, combine eggs with milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, bread, sugar, and raisins or dates. Pour into 1 1/2-quart baking or souffle dish which fits in your slow cooker. Place metal trivet (or aluminum foil shaped in a ring to keep the dish off the bottom of the pot) or rack in bottom of crockpot. Add 1/2 cup hot water to the crockpot. Set the baking dish on trivet or foil ring. Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours, until set. Serve bread pudding warm or cool, with sauce of your choice or plain.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.