8 slices stale bread
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. scalded milk
1 tsp. baking powder
1 egg
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

Soak bread in scalded milk; add sugar and mix well. Add other ingredients. Bake in 7-inch casserole for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm with Wine Sauce.

WINE SAUCE:

1 egg yolk, well beaten
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. water
3/4 c. red wine

Mix cornstarch and sugar. Add beaten egg yolk and a small amount of water to keep from lumping; mix well. Add remaining water, wine and nutmeg; cook until thick. Let cool and serve with bread pudding.