Bread Pudding

This warm pudding will sure lift your spirits up on a cold winter night!

Ingredients:

Milk - 2 Cups
Butter - 1/4 Cup
Sugar (white or brown, depending on taste preference) - 1/2 Cup
Eggs - 3
Cinnamon - 2 Tsp
Ground nutmeg - 1/4 Tsp
Vanilla extract - 1 Tsp
Bread, torn into small pieces (french bread works best) - 3 Cups
Raisins (optional) - 1/2 Cup

Directions:

1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk just until film forms over top. Combine butter and milk, stirring until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.

2. Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture.

3. Place bread in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.

4. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Pour batter on top of bread.

5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set.

Bread Pudding Sauce

Ingredients:

Whole milk - 1 Cup
Butter - 1 Tbsp
Granulated white sugar - 1/2 Cup
Vanilla - 1 Tsp
Flour - 1 Tbsp
dash of salt

Directions:

Mix everything together and bring to a boil for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 5 minutes, then pour on warm bread pudding.