Caramel Bread Pudding
(from Taste of Home magazine)

6 slices day-old bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 cup hot water
1 cup 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 greased 2-qt. baking dish. Combine water and brown sugar;
pour over bread. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over bread. Bake at 350
degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out
clean. Serve warm or cold.