Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2
   Break bread into small pieces into an loaf pan.
3. 3
   Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread.
4. 4
   If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
5. 5
   In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cardamom, and vanilla.
6. 6
   Beat until well mixed.
7. 7
   Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
8. 8
   Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
9. 9
   Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.
10. 10
    Variation: If you dont like cardamom, use cinnamon.