Basic Bread Pudding

Ingredients

  • 4 c bread cubes [4-5 slices]
  • 1/2 c brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/2 c raisins
  • 2 c milk
  • 1/4 c butter
  • 2 eggs beaten

Preparation

Step 1

Spread bread cubes evenly in 8" round dish. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and salt, then raisins. measure milk into 1 qt measuring c. Add butter, microwave at high 4 minutes, until butter is melted and milk is warm. Rapidly stir in eggs with a fork and mix well. Pour over bread cubes in dish. Microwave at medium high 9-10 minutes. When cooked, center may still be slightly soft but it will set up as pudding cools. Serve warm or chilled.