Slow Cooker Raisin Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding
This is a slow cooker recipe, but I'll share a little secret 
with you.  If you want it done fast, pop it on the stove and 
it will get done a lot quicker than the slow cooker.  
When you are planning something sweet after a good meal, 
this is a no brainier.  But what's that?
The doorbell rings and you have guests?  
This recipe can be done fast on the stove with minimal ingredients, 
it's delicious, simple, and it makes the house smell so good!
To make this yummy raisin Bread Pudding, you will need the following:

8 slices of bread, cubed
4 eggs
2 cups  milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine melted
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place the bread cubes in a greased slow cooker: 
In a bowl, beat the eggs & milk; stir in the sugar, butter, raisins & cinnamon.  
Pour over the bread cubes; stir.
Cover & cook on high for 1 hour.  Reduce heat to low; cook for 
3-4 hours or  until a thermometer reads 160 degrees. 
Just before serving, melt the butter in a saucepan.  Stir in the flour until it is smooth.
Gradually add the water, sugar & vanilla.  Bring it to a boil; cook & stir for 2 minutes
or until thickened.  Serve with warm bread pudding.
Makes 6 servings.
For on the stove top use same method, but cook for less time, 
about 15-30 minutes or until it reaches 160 degrees, on medium heat. 
Cook & stir  Make sure you stir occasionally, so it does not stick
to pan.  You will notice the bread will expand and it will get thick.
Then follow the sauce directions & enjoy!