Dollywood Bread Pudding

I got allot of these, I bought tons of recipe boxes from an auction recently, they are all on hand written index cards. NOTE: none of these have time or servings on them so I am guesstimating those.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8-12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 1  quart half-and-half
• 8  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 8  cups  egg bread, day old cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F
2. Grease 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
3. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon.
4. Toss bread cubes, melted butter, raisins and sugar-cinnamon mixture in a large bowl.
5. Spread evenly in greased pan.
6. Set aside.
7. Whisk eggs lightly in bowl.
8. Bring cream, remaining sugar and vanilla to a boil.
9. Gradually whisk cream mixture into eggs. Pour over bread mixture.
10. Place pan in water bath.
11. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until custard sets and top is golden brown.