Bread Pudding in the Microwave

4 cups lightly packed bread, cut in cubes (about 4 or 5 slices of bread) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 2 cups milk (not skim)[...]

2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups French bread, day old, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/4 cup raisins 1[...]