2 cups uncooked white bread cubes
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup milk
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2 cup baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, shortening, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and flour mixture. Stir in the milk and vanilla. Stir in the bread cubes.
Pour into prepared pan, bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.