Wash hands with soap and water.

Spread one side of bread with margarine or butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes.

Combine bread, sugar, and raisins in a lightly sprayed casserole dish.

Blend eggs, milk, salt, and vanilla in a bowl, pour over the bread mixture, then lightly blend.

Microwave method: Cover and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes, turn dish 1/4 turn, microwave on HIGH for an additional 3-5 minutes until pudding edges are firm and center is almost set.

Let sit covered for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

Alternative oven method: Preheat oven to 350 °F. Blend eggs and milk (use 2 cups instead of 1 1/2 cups), then pour over bread mixture and bake uncovered for 1 hour until pudding is set.