Stale bread
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
3 1/4 - 4 c. milk
6 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
6 pats butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. raisins (opt.)

Break enough bread into small pieces to fill a 9"x13" baking dish; sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over bread. In separate bowl mix milk, eggs, vanilla and salt. Sprinkle raisins over bread, then pour milk mixture over bread until they can be seen around bread. Place butter on top. Bake 1 hour at 375 degrees. Serves 12.

LEMON SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
Dash of salt

Mix gradually and add 1 cup water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until thick and clear. Stir small amount hot mixture into 2 beaten egg yolks, return to hot mixture. Cook and stir 1 minute; remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons butter and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, pour over pudding.