Bread Pudding De Luxe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 slices white bread
1/4 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped cherries
3 large eggs
4 cups evaporated milk
1/2 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon grated cinnamon
3 tablespoons wine, sherry (optional) or 3 tablespoons rum (optional)

Preparation

Cut crust from bread; brush both sides of bread with melted butter and cut into 1 inch cubes.
In a greased 9x9 square baking dish, place a layer of bread, a layer of coconut, raisins and cherries; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
Beat eggs until fluffy; add milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and wine or rum (if using). Stir until combined and sugar has dissolved.
Pour mixture over bread and allow to stand for 1/2 hour.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes or until firm.
Allow to cook completely and serve alone or with ice cream, yogurt or whipped cream.