2 c. butter
4 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. nutmeg
4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. flour
7 c. milk
8 c. dry bread cubes
2 c. raisins
1 c. nuts
4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. water

Melt butter, add sugar, eggs. Stir spices into flour and add to above. Add 7 cups milk, bread cubes, raisins and nuts. Mix well. (Dissolve 4 teaspoons soda in 1/2 cup water and add to milk before adding to mixture.)

Pour into a large baking dish. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 1/4 hours. Serve plain or with ice cream.