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Cut bread into 1-2 inch cubes and spread a layer on the bottom of a large glass baking dish. (Using HALF the bread cubes).
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In a saucepan, warm the milk and butter together long enough to melt butter. (Make sure you do not let the milk boil!).
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Once butter is melted, remove from heat. Add brown sugar.
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In a separate bowl whisk together eggs and vanilla untill well mixed and a little foamy/frothy.
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Whisk egg mixture into milk mixture.
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Pour mixture over the first layer of bread cubes, making sure to soak them through.
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Spread applesauce over the soaked bread cubes evenly and sprinkle cinnamon, nutmeg, and raisins.
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Add the rest of the bread cubes and pour remaining mixture over them. Sprinkle more cinnamon and raisins.
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Sprinkle with brown sugar (optional) and/or drizzle with a little maple syrup.
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Bake on 350 degrees for about 20-35 minutes or until the center is set.
