Caramel Bread Pudding Ii

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar in 9 inch cast iron skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup.
2. 2
   Gradually pour syrup into milk, beating constantly, until syrup is dissolved in milk.
3. 3
   Stir in bread crumbs, eggs, salt, nutmeg, butter and vanilla.
4. 4
   Pour mixture into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
5. 5
   Place casserole into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Pour hot water into large pan to a depth of 1/2 inch.
6. 6
   Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until lightly browned.
7. 7
   Spoon into individual serving bowls and serve warm with sweetened whipped cream.