NAN'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING

NAN'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING image

Yield 4 to 6 People

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces stale, sliced white bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons julienned orange peel
1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Tear the crustless bread into bits and add to a large mixing bowl. Pour the water over the bread and let sit for 30 minutes. 2. Squeeze the excess water out of the bread and place in a large buttered baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add the sugar, cinnamon, orange peel and raisins and stir for one minute. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, combine the egg and milk and pour over the bread. Pour the butter mixture on top. Stir to combine. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, until the mixture is set and the bread is a golden brown. Serve with vanilla custard (Bird's), vanilla ice cream, or heavy cream.