Lemon Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Grease 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
3. 3
   Grate lemon rind over bread cubes in large mixing bowl.
4. 4
   Bring milk and sugar to a boil; add butter and pour over bread cubes; cool.
5. 5
   Add beaten egg yolks and lemon juice to the bread mixture.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites and salt until whites form stiff peaks, then fold into bread mixture.
7. 7
   Egg whites may be omitted if so desired.
8. 8
   Pour into prepared dish and sprinkle with confectioners sugar.
9. 9
   Place baking dish in a pan of hot water and bake at 350°
10. 10
    for 1 hour.