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.