Luscious and light, this pudding is easy to make and inexpensive. The Grand Marnier Sauce is marvelous. Double the recipe and refrigerate the rest to use for something special.

For 4 servings you will need:

3 lg. eggs
2/3 c. sugar
2 c. milk
1/8 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. raisins
1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 slices stale French bread
2 dashes nutmeg
1 tbsp. butter

1. In mixing bowl, beat eggs well. Gradually add sugar and continue beating.

2. Add milk, salt, raisins and 2 flavorings.

3. Pour mixture over broken up French bread in 1 quart oval oven proof bowl that has been buttered.

4. Sprinkle top with nutmeg. Dot with butter.

5. Place bowl in a pan of warm water.

6. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes until mixture is well set. Test with knife or cake tester.

7. Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly. Top with meringue.

8. Bake about 7 minutes at 325 degrees until meringue is lightly browned.

9. Serve pudding warm with Grand Marnier Sauce.

MERINGUE:

Beat 2 egg whites until foamy. Add 1/8 teaspoon salt. Beat until almost stiff. Gradually add 4 tablespoons sugar. Beat until stiff. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

GRAND MARNIER SAUCE:

In small saucepan, cook over medium heat 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon flour, 1/4 cup water, pinch of salt, dash of nutmeg and 1 teaspoon butter. Cook until dissolved. Cool. Add 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier.