| Bread Pudding II
| Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
"This lightly spiced, extra thick bread pudding really hits home. We suggest using a rich egg bread or a moist white loaf in this recipe" INGREDIENTS: | 6 slices day-old bread 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup raisins (optional) 4 eggs, beaten | 2 cups milk 3/4 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract | DIRECTIONS: | 1. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). | | 2. | Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins. | | 3. | In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture. | | 4. | Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped. | |