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

1. Soak Tapioca: In a medium bowl, soak the tapioca pearls in water for about 30 minutes. This helps soften them.
2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine the soaked tapioca, whole milk, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir well.
4. Heat Mixture: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring frequently until it reaches a gentle boil.
5. Whisk Eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
6. Temper Eggs: Gradually add a small amount of the hot tapioca mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper them.
7. Combine Mixtures: Pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the tapioca, stirring continuously.
8. Add Vanilla and Butter: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until melted and well combined.
9. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the pudding is set and lightly golden on top.
11. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the pudding to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Following these steps will lead you to a deliciously rich and creamy tapioca pudding that everyone will love.