Bread Pudding

Ok, I've been seriously negligent on this blog! Here's a great recipe I made during our recent snow day. It's an easy & wonderful comfort food.
Bread Pudding
Originally from www.simplyrecipes.com

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch squares (1 used 2 baguettes. Should be 6-7 cups cubes)
• 1 quart (4 cups) milk
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups sugar (I used 1 each white & brown)
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup raisins (soaked overnight in small amount rum)
• 1/4 tsp. allspice (I used freshly grated nutmeg)
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• cooking spray (original recipe called for 3 T. butter but this is healthier)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Soak the bread cubes in milk in large mixing bowl. Crush with hands or spoon until well-mixed & all the milk is absorbed.

In a separate bowl, beat eggs, sugar, vanilla, & spices together. Gently stir into the bread mixture, and stir in drained raisins.

Spray bottom of 9x13 pan. Pour in bread mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes. Edges should be slightly brown. Recipe may also be made in individual dishes.

Serve warm. Good for dessert, a snack, or even breakfast!