My Mother's Bread Pudding

My Mother's Bread Pudding

6 cups broken bread pieces (stale)

3 Tbsp. butter, divided

4 eggs

2 cups milk

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Use 1 Tbsp. butter to grease an 8 x 8-inch pan.

1. Put the bread pieces into the pan. Melt 2 Tbsp. butter. Pour over the bread.

2. In a bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Mix well with a whisk.

Pour over the bread. Let sit 20 minutes.

3. Bake 45 - 50 minutes or until it springs back when touched.

Serve warm or cold.

Good with warm Vanilla Sauce.

Serves 6.