Custard Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 qt. (4 c.) milk, scalded
2 c. day old bread cubes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. raisins, or more (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 325\u00b0.
Pour milk over bread cubes.
Add salt and sugar.
Beat eggs; add with butter and vanilla to mixture.
Mix well after adding raisins.
Pour into a 1 1/2-quart greased casserole.
Set dish in a pan; pour hot water to within 1-inch of top of casserole.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted comes out clean.