Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      large         eggs, -- slightly beaten
   2 1/4  cups          milk
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
     1/2  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2      cups          bread cubes -- cut 1 inch thick
     1/2  cup           brown sugar -- firmly packed
     1/2  cup           raisins

Preparation:

In medium mixing bowl, combine eggs with milk, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, bread, sugar, and raisins or dates. Pour into 1 1/2-qt. baking dish. Place metal trivet or rack in bottom of crockpot. Add 1/2 cup hot water. Set baking dish on trivet. Cover pot; cook on high for about 2 hours. Serve pudding warm or cool.