Making Easy Baked Tapioca Pudding is simple when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Soak Tapioca: In a medium bowl, soak the tapioca pearls in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
4. Add Eggs: Gradually whisk in the beaten eggs until well combined.
5. Mix in Tapioca: Fold in the soaked tapioca pearls and melted butter until evenly distributed.
6. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 1.5-quart baking dish.
7. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and lightly golden on top.
8. Cool: Remove from oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows it to thicken slightly.
9. Optional Topping: Sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.

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