2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
3 c. soft bread crumbs (3 or 4 slices bread)
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. raisins (opt.)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is scalded. Mix remaining ingredients in ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Stir in milk mixture. Place casserole in pan of very hot water (1 inch deep). Bake until knife inserted 1 inch from edge of pudding comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Serve warm. 6 to 8 servings.