Name: Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 5 cup day old French or Italian bread cut into cubes; 2-2 1/4 cups milk, cream, half and half or a combination; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup raisins

Bread Pudding

Ingredients

5 cups day old French or Italian bread cut into cubes
2-2 1/4 cups milk, cream, half and half or a combination
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 to 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup raisins

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, mix well. Add the eggs and blend well. Add the raisins or other fruit if using. Add the bread cubes and mix well. Let stand, patting down the bread once in a while, let stand about 25 minutes so the bread can absorb the liquid. Butter a 9x12" baking dish and pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Bake uncovered at 350: for about 1 hour. Sprinkle a mixture of sugar and cinnamon over the top before baking, this is optional.