Orange And Raisin Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1/3 c. sugar
2 c. milk
1/2 c. orange juice
1 Tbsp. orange rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. lemon rind
12 slices firm textured white bread, lightly toasted with crusts removed and divided
3 oranges, peels, pith and membranes removed, cut into small pieces (2 c.) and divided
1/2 c. raisins, divided
3 Tbsp. orange marmalade
sifted confectioners sugar

Preparation

In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer until combined. Add sugar, a little at a time; beat mixture until it ribbons when beater is lifted (8 to 10 minutes).
Add next 7 ingredients; beat until combined.
Line buttered 8-inch square baking dish with four slices of bread.
Top bread with half the orange pieces and half the raisins.
Spoon 1/3 of the custard over mixture.
Add another layer of bread; top with remaining pieces and raisins.
Spoon half of remaining custard over mixture.
Top with remaining bread slices; spoon rest of custard over bread, carefully pressing down on top layer so that it is covered with custard.
Cover pudding with plastic wrap.
Chill 1 to 3 hours or overnight.
Serves 8.