2 c. bread cubes
2 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
Dash salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla OR
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4-1/2 c. raisins, dates, figs, or nuts

Use day-old bread. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes. Place in 1-quart baking dish.

Scald milk with butter and sugar. Beat eggs slightly and add salt; stir in warm milk and vanilla. Pour over bread cubes.

Set baking dish in a pan of warm water up to level of pudding and bake at 350 degrees 1 hour until knife comes out clean when inserted in center of pudding. Serve hot or cold with cream or jelly.