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 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon 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.