Creating Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce can be a delightful experience. Follow these simple steps to achieve a delicious result:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Prepare Bread: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread with melted butter. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Mix Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well blended.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Gently fold to ensure all bread is soaked.
5. Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in raisins or chocolate chips for added flavor.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the bread pudding to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
9. Prepare Vanilla Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
10. Serve: Drizzle the warm vanilla sauce over each serving of bread pudding for a delightful finish.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dessert effortlessly.