Creating Easy Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce can be simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, add the cubed bread. If using raisins, mix them in with the bread.
3. Make the Custard Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes to let the bread absorb the liquid.
5. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the bread mixture and gently fold to combine.
6. Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.

For the Vanilla Sauce

1. Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
2. Serve Sauce: Drizzle the vanilla sauce over individual servings of the bread pudding.