Creating Comforting Bread Pudding With Warm Vanilla Sauce is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:

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 mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread. Set aside while you mix the wet ingredients.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.

4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes to absorb the liquid.

5. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the soaked bread mixture and gently fold to combine.

6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. If desired, sprinkle in raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips for added flavor.

7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.