2 c. dry bread, cubed
4 c. milk, scalded
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. raisins (optional)
1 tsp. vanilla

Soak bread cubes in milk until soft. Add eggs and remaining ingredients and to bread mixture. Mix thoroughly. Pour into greased baking dish and set it in a pan of hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold with any desired sauce. Serves 6 to 8. Chopped dates, figs or nuts may be added. For chocolate bread pudding melt 2 ounces chocolate over hot water and add to the soaked bread and milk mixture.