Butter bread slices in one side.

Cut buttered bread into cubes.

In top of double-boiler over hot water add brown sugar.

Toss bread over brown sugar.

Add raisins. Do not stir.

In a bowl, beat eggs with milk.

Stir in vanilla and salt.

Pour evenly over bread. But do not stir.

Cook over simmering water for 1 hour.

While pudding is cooking make sauce.

Combine butter, sugar and water in a saucepan.

Heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.

Beat together egg and sugar mixture, adding small amounts of mixture at a time. Return egg mixture to hot saucepan, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

When ready to serve, stir in bourbon, to taste, and serve over warm bread pudding.