Bread Pudding

This recipe includes directions for making lemon sauce, a
perfect complement to a spicy bread pudding. Makes 1 8x11 inch
casserole (15 servings).

5 cups day-old bread cubes
4 cups scalded milk
1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
1 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup hot water
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an
8x11 inch casserole with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, 1 cup sugar,
salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in raisins, if desired.
In another bowl, blend milk, melted butter, and eggs.
Add wet ingredients to dry, and mix together without
turning bread mixture into mush. Pour mixture into prepared
casserole dish.
Place casserole dish into a larger baking pan. Pour hot
water into baking pan about 1/3 up the side of the casserole
dish, creating a water bath. Bake for 45 minutes.
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch,
1 cup hot water, 2 tablespoons butter, lemon juice, and
lemon zest. Cook on medium heat until bubbling and
thickened. Stir constantly to avoid scorching. Serve with bread pudding.



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