Delightful Bread Pudding

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the buttered bread slices into cubes and arrange them in a buttered 8x8-inch baking dish.

Scatter the chopped dates evenly over the bread cubes.

Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk together with the whole milk until well combined.

Stir the vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.

Add the light brown sugar to the wet ingredients and whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are saturated. Let the mixture soak for 5 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.