1 oz. bitter chocolate
3/4 c. stale bread crumbs
2 c. scalded milk
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Soak bread in 1 3/4 cup milk 1/2 hour; melt chocolate over hot water; add sugar and remaining 1/4 cup milk to make smooth paste. Add to bread with salt, vanilla, and egg slightly beaten. Place in well buttered pudding dish and bake 1/2 hour until set. Serve with cream or vanilla sauce.

VANILLA SAUCE:

1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt the butter, add flour and stir until it bubbles; add the boiling water and sugar. Boil until smooth and thoroughly cooked. Add flavoring, strain and serve hot.