Bread Pudding

2 cups whole milk (or half & half)
1/4 c. butter
2/3 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
3 cups whole wheat bread, torn into small pieces
1/2 c. raisins (optional)

In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk just until film forms over top. Combine butter and milk, stirring until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.

Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture.

Place bread in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.

Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Pour batter on top of bread.

Bake @ 350 for 45-50 minutes or until set. Serve warm.

If you make the sauce to put on top of your bread pudding, reduce the sugar in the bread pudding recipe to 1/3 cup (the sauce has the other 1/3 cup in it)

Bread Pudding Sauce

1 c. whole milk
2 Tbsp. butter
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. flour
dash of salt

Mix everything together and bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 5 miutes, then pour on warm bread pudding.