Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, whisk eggs until frothy.
2. 2
   Whisk in milk, syrup, orange peel and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; set aside.
3. 3
   Quarter 3 slices of bread.
4. 4
   Cut remaining into 1-inch squares.
5. 5
   Dip bread quarters into milk mixture.
6. 6
   Arrange, points up around side of greased 2-quart casserole dish.
7. 7
   Soak bread cubes and currants in milk mixture 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Pour bread cubes, currants and any milk mixture into casserole.
9. 9
   Place in roasting pan in middle of oven. Pour boiling water into pan to halfway up side of casserole.
10. 10
    Bake 70 minutes at 325° until knife inserted in center comes out clean.