6 slices raisin bread
2 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
2 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Nutmeg or cinnamon sugar

Slice raisin bread into 3/4 inch pieces. Place in shallow, buttered 1 quart baking dish. Heat milk and butter until hot and butter is melted (do not allow mixture to boil). Beat eggs with sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add hot milk mixture, stirring constantly. Pour over bread. Allow to stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon sugar. Set baking dish in pan with hot water to half the depth of dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees about 50 minutes or until custard is set. Serve warm or cold. Makes 4 to 6 servings.