Been meaning to make this since our trip to Jamaica - had bread pudding one night that was amazing (perhaps it was the circumstance...)

an allrecipes.com entry - this seemed like the most basic recipe and I'm sure I'll make adjustments (use splenda, maybe make a rum sauce to pour over at the end?).

another recipe using splenda and a whiskey sauce - http://dessert.allrecipes.com/az/SgrFrBrdPddingwithWhiskySc.asp

Bread Pudding II
Submitted by: Ellen Warfield

Original recipe yield: 1 - 8 inch square pan.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:45 MinutesReady In:1 Hour 15 MinutesServings:12 (change)

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INGREDIENTS:
6 slices day-old bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.