recipe for bread pudding

#### Ingredients: - **4 cups cubed bread** (stale or day-old bread works best, such as French bread or brioche) - **2 cups milk** - **1 cup heavy cream** - **3/4 cup granulated sugar** - **4 large eggs** - **1 teaspoon vanilla extract** - **1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon** - **1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg** - **1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries** (optional) - **2 tablespoons unsalted butter** (melted)