Bread Pudding

 

Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk butter for greasing the baking tray 2/3 cup sugar ( depending on taste preference) 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoons cardamom powder 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspn of baking powder 3 cups bread, torn into small pieces 1/2 cup crushed nuts (optional) Directions: 1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, Cool to lukewarm. 2. Soak the bread in the milk for about an hour. 3. Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla ,baking powder and soaked bread. 4.Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture. 5. Place bread mixture in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. 4. Sprinkle with crushed nuts if desired. 5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Serve warm.