Custard bread pudding

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsDay old bread cubes
1quartMilk
2Eggs
¼cupSugar
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonVanilla extract
¼teaspoonNutmeg
3tablespoonsButter -- melted
½cupRaisins -- optional

Directions

Add the bread to the milk. Beat the eggs slightly, add the sugar and salt and mix thoroughly. Gradually stir in the scalded milk that has been mixed with the vanilla, nutmeg and butter. Pour into a greased 1-½ Qt. baking dish, set in a pan of warm water; Bake in a 350 degree oven for 75 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean. Eggs may be increased to 3 or 4, in which case baking time may be reduced. Corn syrup may replace half of the sugar.

Serve warm or cold with cream, whipped cream, hard sauce, or vanilla sauce. Add raisins before baking if desired.

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