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Bread Pudding

2 eggs
2 cups scalded milk
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 to 5 cups soft bread cubes (about 9 slices)
1/2 cup raisins, optional
VANILLA SAUCE:
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-2/3 cups water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a large bowl, lightly beat eggs. Combine milk and butter; add to eggs along

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Bread Pudding cont.

with sugar, spices and vanilla. Add bread cubes and raisins if desired; stir
gently. Pour into a well-greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350°
for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted 1 in. from edge comes out clean.
Meanwhile, for sauce, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Stir in
water; cook over medium heat for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the butter,
vanilla and nutmeg. Serve pudding and sauce warm.

Yield: 6 servings.