Custard Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Let bread stand uncovered overnight to dry.
2. 2
   Cover raisins with boiling water, let stand 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain.
4. 4
   Mix eggs, milk, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla or rosewater.
5. 5
   Place raisins in ungreased 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.
6. 6
   Pour egg mixture over. Spread bread slices with butter.
7. 7
   Cut each slice diagonally into 4 triangles.
8. 8
   Place atop egg mixture, buttered side up.
9. 9
   Sprinkle with mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and nutmeg.
10. 10
    Set baking dish in pan on oven rack.
11. 11
    Pour hot water into pan to depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
12. 12
    Serves 6.