Simple Bread Pudding

Name: Simple Bread Pudding
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2 cups milk; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sugar; Pinch salt; 1/2 loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups); 2 eggs, beaten