2 c. dry bread cubes
4 c. milk, scalded
1 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
4 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Soak bread in milk 5 minutes. Add butter, salt, and sugar. Pour slowly over eggs; add vanilla and mix well. Pour into greased baking dish. Bake in pan of hot water at 350 degree until firm, about 50 minutes. Serve warm with Lemon Sauce. Add 1/2 cup seeded raisins, if desired. Serves 8.

VARIATIONS OF BREAD PUDDING:

Butterscotch Bread Pudding: Substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar.

Chocolate Bread Pudding: Melt 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate in hot milk before adding bread. If desired, serve with Butter Sauce.

LEMON SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. boiling water
2 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice

Mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg; gradually add water and cook over low heat until thick and clear. Add butter and lemon juice; blend thoroughly.