Tennessee Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
4 large eggs
1 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 c. raisins
1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
9 slices white bread with crust, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Bourbon Sauce

Preparation

Combine water and sugar in a bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Add milk and eggs, stirring with a wire whisk until blended.
Stir in coconut and next 5 ingredients.
Add bread cubes; let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan; bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Serve warm with Bourbon Sauce.
Makes 12 servings.