Raisin Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices raisin bread
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
nutmeg

Preparation

Slice raisin bread into 3/4-inch pieces.
Place in shallow buttered 1-quart baking dish; set aside.
Heat milk with butter until hot and butter is melted (do not allow to boil).
Beat eggs with vanilla, salt and sugar.
Add hot milk mixture, stirring constantly.
Pour over bread.
Allow to stand 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Set baking dish in pan of hot water to half the depth of dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for about 50 minutes, or until custard is set.