Bread Pudding De Luxe

• 16 slices white bread
• 1/4 cup of melted butter
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped cherries
• 3 large eggs
• 4 cups evaporated milk
• 1/2 - 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon grated cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons wine, sherry (optional) or 3 tablespoons rum (optional)

1. Cut crust from bread; brush both sides of bread with melted butter and cut into 1 inch cubes.
2. In a greased 9x9 square baking dish, place a layer of bread, a layer of coconut, raisins and cherries; repeat layers until all ingredients are used.
3. Beat eggs until fluffy; add milk, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and wine or rum (if using). Stir until combined and sugar has dissolved.
4. Pour mixture over bread and allow to stand for 1/2 hour.
5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35-45 minutes or until firm.
6. Allow to cook completely and serve alone or with ice cream, yogurt or whipped cream.

white bread, butter, shredded coconut, raisins, cherries, eggs, milk, brown sugar, salt, grated nutmeg, cinnamon, wine

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bread-pudding-de-luxe-359134 (may not work)