Basic Bread Pudding
["4 c. bread cubes, lightly packed into cup (4 to 5 slices)", "1/2 c. brown sugar, packed", "1/2 tsp. nutmeg", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. raisins (optional)", "2 c. milk", "1/4 c. butter", "2 eggs, beaten"]
["Spread bread cubes evenly in 8-inch round dish.", "Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, nutmeg, salt, then raisins.", "Measure milk into 1-quart measuring cup.", "Add butter.", "Microwave at High for 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 a Medium-high for 9 to 12 minutes.", "When cooked, center may still be slightly soft but it will set up as pudding cools. Serve warm or chilled.", "Makes 6 servings."]
["bread cubes", "brown sugar", "nutmeg", "salt", "raisins", "milk", "butter", "eggs"]