2 c. dry bread cubes
4 c. scalded milk
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
4 beaten eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins (optional)

Soak bread in scalded milk for 5 minutes. Add sugar, butter and salt. Slowly stir in eggs and vanilla and mix well. Stir in raisins if desired. Pour into a 2 quart ungreased baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until firm. Serve warm with cream. Serves 8.