| 1 | Cover raisins with brandy; set aside. |
| 2 | Spread 1-?teaspoons butter on each bread slice. |
| 3 | Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; set aside. |
| 4 | combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice; reserve 3 teaspoons of this mixture. |
| 5 | Toss bread cubes with remaining sugar mixture. |
| 6 | Place half of bread cube mixture in a lightly greased 1-?quart casserole. |
| 7 | Drain raisins; place half of raisins over bread cube mixture. |
| 8 | Repeat layers. |
| 9 | combine eggs, salt, and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl. |
| 10 | Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 1 minute; gradually stir in milk. |
| 11 | Pour over mixture in casserole dish; let stand 5 minutes. |
| 12 | Sprinkle with reserve sugar mixture. |
| 13 | bake at 325 °F for 45 to 50 minutes. |
| 14 | Serve warm |