Oma'S (Grandma'S) Bread Pudding

• 2 c. scalded milk
• 4 c. bread or cake crumbs
• 1/4 c. melted butter
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/2 c. dried fruits (any type), soaked in a little brandy or wine
• 1 tsp. vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)
• whipped cream or wine sauce

1. Scald milk.
2. Pour over bread crumbs and eggs.
3. Add butter, sugar, raisins, fruit, slivered almonds and spices.
4. Pour into well-buttered ovenproof dish (1 1/2-quart).
5. Set in hot water about 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep; bake at 350u0b0 for about 1 hour.
6. (Try center; should come out dry.)
7. Dot with butter and cinnamon-sugar if desired.
8. Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or wine sauce (optional).

milk, bread, butter, sugar, eggs, raisins, dried fruits, vanilla, slivered almonds, whipped cream

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=683162 (may not work)