Basic Bread Pudding(Microwave) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. bread cubes (4 to 5 slices)
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs

Preparation

Measure milk into 1 quart measuring cup.
Add butter. Microwave at High 4 minutes until butter is melted and milk is warm.
Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well.
Pour over bread cubes in dish.
Microwave at Medium 9 to 12 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 6 minutes.
When cooked, center may still be slightly soft but it will set up as pudding cools.
Serve warm or chilled.
Makes about 6 servings.