7 or 8 slices of white bread--into 3/4" pieces
3 cups hot milk
2 beaten eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbs butter
1 1/2 tbs vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg [+ sprinkle over top when in pan]
1/4 tsp baking powder

Coat 8" X 12" casserole dish with butter. Pull bread into 3/4 " pieces & put aside. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Add the bread and mix well.

Add to casserole dish and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Bake in 350°F oven for 45 minutes.

Note: One of our members has added the following comment:

Years ago on trying the amazing bread pudding at Movenpick on Yonge St. in Toronto, I asked the chef the secret [for his bread pudding]...."Almond extract" in addition to the vanilla is the secret. It is wonderful! -Sharon

Submitted by: Jack Reddington