Basic Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 c. bread cubes, lightly packed into cup (4 to 5 slices)
    1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
    1/2 tsp. nutmeg
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/2 c. raisins (optional)
    2 c. milk
    1/4 c. butter
    2 eggs, beaten
Preparation
    Spread bread cubes evenly in 8-inch round dish.
    Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, then raisins.
    Measure milk into 1-quart measuring cup.
    Add butter.
    Microwave at High for 4 minutes, until butter is melted and milk is warm.
    Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well.
    Pour over bread cubes in dish. Microwave a Medium-high for 9 to 12 minutes.
    When cooked, center may still be slightly soft but it will set up as pudding cools. Serve warm or chilled.
    Makes 6 servings.

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