Sweden House Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices stale bread
butter
sugar
cinnamon
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. seedless raisins
4 slightly beaten eggs
2 Tbsp sugar
2 c. milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cut crusts from bread and discard.
Toast bread lightly on both sides; spread with butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Form bread into 3 sandwiches (buttered and sugared sides together). Cut each sandwich into finger shaped pieces, approx. in quarters. Arrange pieces in well buttered 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and raisins.
In small bowl, combine eggs, sugar, milk and vanilla beat until well mixed and pour over bread pieces.
Place baking dish in pan containing one inch of hot water.
Bake at 375\u00b0 about 40 to 45 minutes, until custard is set. Serve warm with sweet whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Makes about six servings.