White Ladies Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees F or Mark 4.
2. 2
   Butter a 2 to 2 1/2 pint pie dish and sprinkle thickly with the dessiccated coconut.
3. 3
   Remove the crusts from the bread and cut into squares or triangles and arrange in the dish.
4. 4
   Heat the milk in a saucepan and add the vanilla essence and the salt.
5. 5
   In a bowl beat together the eggs and the sugar, then pour in the milk and stir well.
6. 6
   Strain the milk mixture over the bread in the pie dish and leave to soak for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Place the pie dish in a pan of hot water that comes about half-way up the side and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until set and browned on top.