Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded
4 c. crumbled dry bread
1 Tbsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. maple syrup
3 eggs, well beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Combine milk and bread crumbs in a large bowl and allow to soak for 5 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
Pour into a buttered 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
Bake for 45 minutes, until firm in center and a golden brown.
Cool in the pan and cut into squares.
May be served plain or with a sauce as a dessert.
Serves 8 to 10.