Molasses Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices regular size stale bread with crumbs
1/2 c. molasses
2 Tbsp. melted margarine
1 1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. raisins
2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar

Preparation

Soak raisins in hot water to plump up.
Break bread into small pieces; soak in milk (add more milk if needed).
Add sugar, melted margarine and spices; mix.
Add eggs; mix well.
Add molasses; mix.
Add vanilla.
Drain raisins and add to mixture, stirring well.
Place into greased casserole or deep pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 hour, until brown and crusty on top.
It will be solid to touch. Serve warm with lemon or vanilla sauce, ice cream or whipped topping.