New England Bread Pudding

Name: New England Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. milk; 1/4 c. butter; 2 c. dry bread cubes; 1/2 c. sugar; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 c. sherry; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. mace; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 c. seedless raisins; 1/2 c. thinly sliced citron (optional)

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
2 c. dry bread cubes
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. sherry
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. mace
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. seedless raisins
1/2 c. thinly sliced citron (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to moderate (375°).
2

Scald the milk. Add the butter and pour the hot liquid over the bread cubes. Soak about 5 minutes, then add the sugar, eggs, sherry and spices. Add the raisins and citron.
3

Pour the mixture into a buttered baking dish. Set the dish in a pan of hot water and bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean or 1 hour.