Preheat the
oven to moderate 180C (350F/Gas 4). Grease a shallow ovenproof dish.
Butter the bread and halve diagonally. Layer the bread in the dish,
sprinkling each layer with the fruit, sugar and spice. Beat the eggs,
vanilla and milk together. Pour over the bread and leave for 5 minutes.
Bake the pudding for 40-50 minutes, or until it is set and the top is
browned.