Chocolate Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Remove crust from bread and place on bottom of well-buttered 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish. Blend together eggs, milk, chocolate syrup and water; pour over bread.
2. 2
   Push bread down slightly to soak up chocolate mixture.
3. 3
   Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes, pushing bread down in mixture occasionally.
4. 4
   Bake in preheated 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
5. 5
   Serve warm or chilled and top with whipped cream or ice cream.