Aunt Esther's Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Place bread crumbs in 1-1/2 quart baking dish.
3. 3
   Scald 1/4 cup butter in 2 cups milk.
4. 4
   Blend in all remaining ingredients (the scalded milk/butter mixture, the sugar, the eggs, cinnamon and raisins) in the baking dish.
5. 5
   Place baking dish in pan of hot water (with water 1 inch) deep) in the preheated oven.
6. 6
   Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a butter knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.
7. 7
   Serve warm with milk or cream if desired.