Creating Old Fashioned Bread Pudding can be simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Bread: Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix Milk and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and granulated sugar until well combined.
4. Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the milk mixture until smooth.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes, gently folding to ensure all pieces are soaked.
6. Add Optional Ingredients: If using, fold in raisins or chocolate chips for added flavor and texture.
7. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the mixture and stir gently to combine.
8. Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating an incredible Old Fashioned Bread Pudding effortlessly.