Basic Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 c bread cubes lightly packed into cup 4 to 5 slices
• 12 c brown sugar packed
• 12 tsp nutmeg
• 14 tsp salt
• 12 c raisins optional
• 2 c milk
• 14 c butter
• 2 eggs beaten

Directions

1. Spread bread cubes evenly in 8-inch round dish
2. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar nutmeg salt then raisins
3. Measure milk into 1-quart measuring cup
4. Add butter
5. Microwave at High for 4 minutes until butter is melted and milk is warm
6. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well
7. Pour over bread cubes in dish Microwave a Medium-high for 9 to 12 minutes
8. When cooked center may still be slightly soft but it will set up as pudding cools Serve warm or chilled
9. Makes 6 servings