4 slices bread, cubed
1/4 c. raisins
2 1/4 c. milk, scalded
1 tbsp. butter, softened
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 1 quart casserole dish. Place bread and raisins in large mixing bowl; add scalded milk. Soak 5 minutes. Add butter, sugar, salt, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into prepared casserole; sprinkle with nutmeg. Place casserole dish in 8 x 8 x 2 inch baking pan. Pour 2 cups of hot water in pan. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm. Makes 8 servings.