Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bread, cut in small cubes
4 eggs
4 c. milk
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. dates, chopped
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1/3 c. wine or brandy
2/3 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Soak raisins and dates in wine or brandy for at least 15 minutes.
Add milk and bread.
Bring to a boil.
Add beaten eggs, mixed with sugar and vanilla.
Let mixture come to boiling point. Pour into 8 x 12-inch pan, that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
Put this pan into a larger pan with hot water 1 1/2-inches deep.
Pour melted butter over top and sprinkle with nutmeg.
Bake in 375\u00b0 oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean.