3 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 c. raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
2 c. milk
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. vanilla

Place bread in 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Scald milk, add butter to hot milk. Add all ingredients to bread. Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour; but can lower heat to 325 degrees. Serves 6.