1 (10 oz.) loaf stale French bread, broken or 8 c. of bread
4 c. of milk
2 c. sugar
8 tbsp. butter, melted
3 eggs
2 tbsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins
1 c. shredded coconut
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg

Combine all ingredients. Mixture should be very moist, but not soupy. Pour into buttered baking dish. Place on middle rack of NON-HEATED oven.

Bake at 350 degrees approximately 1 hour 15 minutes until top is golden brown. Serve warm with sauce. Serves 20 to 24 people.