3 c. soft bread crumbs (4 c. for firmer pudding)
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. milk, scalded with 1/4 c. butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg
1/2 c. seedless raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread crumbs in 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Blend in remaining ingredients. Place baking dish in pan of hot water (1 inch deep). Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until silver knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with cream. 6 to 8 servings.