Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
Nutmeg or cinnamon (about 1/2 tsp.)
4 c. dry bread in cubes (or \"day old\" bread, 4-5 slices)
1/4 c. raisins (optional)

Preparation

Beat the eggs; add milk, sugar, and spice.
Pour liquid over the bread in a 1-1/2 qt. casserole, let stand until thoroughly soaked.
Add raisins if desired.
Bake 20-40 minutes or until firm in a moderate oven, 350\u00b0.
Serve with milk, jelly or any \"pudding\" sauce.
I serve this with maple syrup and it tastes like French Toast.
Shallow pan might take 20 minutes.
Deeper dish takes about 40-45 minutes.
Check on a regular basis.
Double recipe for a 9 X 13 dish.