Bread Pudding

This is Ryan's Recipe, passed down from his Momma.

**Preheat oven to 400 Degrees.

1 Pkg. vanilla pudding (We prefer MY*T*FINE brand!)
1/2 loaf white bread (11-12 pieces)
butter
cinnamon
brown sugar
vanilla
Optional:cocoa powder or fine ground espresso

1. Butter each side of the bread and layer in an oven- safe casserole. Sprinkle each layer with brown sugar and cinnamon, and cocoa/coffee if desired.
2. Prepare pudding according to package and add a few drops of vanilla while cooking. Pour custard over layers of bread.
3. Cook for 45 minutes!