Raspberry-Jam Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Place bread cubes in a 2 quart casserole.
2. 2
   Beat 2 eggs with 2 egg yolks, reserving 2 egg whites for merinqe.
3. 3
   Gradually beat scalded milk into eggs.
4. 4
   Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, salt, vanilla, and butter.
5. 5
   Pour milk mix over bread cubes.
6. 6
   Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Spread jam evenly over top of pudding.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
9. 9
   Beat in sugar, 1 Tbs at a time, until merinque is stiff and glossy Pile meringe over jam, making sure to spread merinque to edge of dish.
10. 10
    Bake for another 15 minutes.