For Erma in Sullivan, MO
This recipe is from Holland America Cruise Line. They had it in the Lido restaurant along with copies of the recipe. It is delicious.
Serves 8

Bread Pudding
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 lbs. day old white bread, crusts trimmed and cut into cubes
1 qt. whole milk
6 eggs, beaten + 3 egg yolks, beaten
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup raisins
Confectioners'sugar

Preheat the oven to 325º. Butter a 9"x13" baking dish. Place bread cubes in a bowl and toss with butter. Spread onto a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden.

In a saucepan, bring milk to a simmer over medium heat. Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk eggs , yolks and sugar together until blended. Gradually whisk in the milk and vanilla.

To assemble:
Put half the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish. Top with half the raisins. Cover with remaining
bread cubes and raisins. Ladle custard over all and let stand until some is absorbed-about 20 minutes.

To bake:
Bring a large kettle of water to a boil. Place baking pan into a roasting pan and transfer to the oven. Add enough boiling water to the roasting pan to reach 1/2 way up the side of the baking dish. Bake in the middle of the oven for 45 minutes or until puffed and just set. Carefully remove pan from the oven and remove baking pan. Cool slightly and serve warm, sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
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