• 6 slices raisin bread
• 1/4 C. sugar
• 2 C. milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 eggs
• Nutmeg or cinnamon sugar

Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice raisin bread into 3/4" pieces and place in shallow, buttered 1 qt. baking dish. Set aside. Heat milk with butter until hot and butter is melted (do not allow mixture to boil). Beat eggs with sugar, vanilla and salt. Add hot milk mixture, stirring constantly; pour over bread. Allow to stand for five minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon sugar. Set baking dish in a pan with hot water to half the depth of dish. Bake uncovered, at 350 for 50 minutes or until custard is set. Serve warm or cold.

Yield: 4-6 servings

From: Ron Smith - Roslyn, PA