Raisin Date Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. milk
5 c. day old bread crumbs
1 c. sugar
8 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
1/4 c. chopped dates
1/4 c. raisins
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
dash of salt
dash of ground nutmeg
additional sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg (optional)
whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Preparation

In a large bowl, pour milk over bread.
Add sugar, eggs, butter, dates, raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; stir to mix well.
Pour in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
If desired, sprinkle top with additional sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 55 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.