Mom'S Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. raisins
3 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
pinch of cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
4 c. day old bread, cubed
3 c. warm milk
2 Tbsp. melted butter
pinch of nutmeg
milk or whipped cream (optional)

Preparation

In saucepan, cover raisins with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes.
Drain.
Put cubed bread in greased, oven-safe bowl. Blend in milk and eggs. Add sugar, raisins, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Allow to soak for 5 minutes. Place in an oven-safe, larger bowl of hot water.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven for 1 hour or until custard is set.