(by Marie Smalley)
(adapted from Better Homes & Garden New Cook Book, 1953)
2 c. dry bread cubes
4 c. milk, scalded
3/4 c. sugar
1 T. butter
1/4 t. salt
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
optional: 1/2 c. raisins
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes.
Add sugar, butter, and salt.
Pour slowly over eggs.
Add vanilla, the optional raisins, and mix well.
Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Bake in pan of hot water until firm, about 1 hour.
Serves 8.
Lemon Sauce
1/2 c. sugar
1 T. cornstarch
dash of salt
dash of nutmeg
1 c. boiling water
2 T. butter or margarine
1 1/2 T. lemon juice
In a small pot, mix sugar, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg.
Gradually add water, and cook over low heat until thick and clear.
Add butter and lemon juice, blending thoroughly.
Makes 1 1/3 cups.
(Read Comrades, the story associated with this recipe.)