Pioneer Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   For Bread Pudding: Place bread cubes in a greased 1 quart baking dish.
2. 2
   In a saucepan, heat next four ingredients (milk, sugar, butter and salt) over low heat until butter melts.
3. 3
   In a bowl, beat eggs.
4. 4
   Whisk in warm milk mixture.
5. 5
   Stir in vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour over bread.
7. 7
   Place baking dish in a shallow pan of hot water.
8. 8
   Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted 1' from edge comes out clean.
9. 9
   For Lemon Sauce: Combine sugar, cornstarch and salt in a saucepan, stir in water and lemon peel.
10. 10
    Bring to a boil.
11. 11
    Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
12. 12
    Remove from heat.
13. 13
    Stir in butter, lemon juice and food coloring.
14. 14
    Serve warm or cold with the pudding.
15. 15
    Refrigerate leftovers.