Creating Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a delightful and simple process. Follow these steps to ensure success:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Bread: In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread. Set aside.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread. Stir gently until the bread is well coated and soaked.
5. Add Raisins: If using raisins or currants, fold them into the bread mixture.
6. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
7. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

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