"Oma'S" (Grandma'S) Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. scalded milk
4 c. bread or cake crumbs
1/4 c. melted butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. dried fruits (any type), soaked in a little brandy or wine
1 tsp. vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg
1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)
whipped cream or wine sauce

Preparation

Scald milk.
Pour over bread crumbs and eggs.
Add butter, sugar, raisins, fruit, slivered almonds and spices.
Pour into well-buttered ovenproof dish (1 1/2-quart).
Set in hot water about 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep; bake at 350\u00b0 for about 1 hour.
(Try center; should come out dry.)
Dot with butter and cinnamon-sugar if desired.
Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or wine sauce (optional).