3 c. softened bread crumbs
2 c. milk, scalded with 1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar or brown sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg
1/2 c. seedless raisins (opt.)

Scald milk and butter in large pan. Add bread crumbs and remaining ingredients. Blend together. Bake at 350 degrees until knife inserted 1" from edge comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.