"Oma'S" (Grandma'S) Bread Pudding
["2 c. scalded milk", "4 c. bread or cake crumbs", "1/4 c. melted butter", "1/2 c. sugar", "2 large eggs, beaten", "1/2 c. raisins", "1/2 c. dried fruits (any type), soaked in a little brandy or wine", "1 tsp. vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg", "1/2 c. slivered almonds (optional)", "whipped cream or wine sauce"]
["Scald milk.", "Pour over bread crumbs and eggs.", "Add butter, sugar, raisins, fruit, slivered almonds and spices.", "Pour into well-buttered ovenproof dish (1 1/2-quart).", "Set in hot water about 1 to 1 1/2 inches deep; bake at 350\u00b0 for about 1 hour.", "(Try center; should come out dry.)", "Dot with butter and cinnamon-sugar if desired.", "Serve hot or cold with whipped cream or wine sauce (optional)."]
["milk", "bread", "butter", "sugar", "eggs", "raisins", "dried fruits", "vanilla", "slivered almonds", "whipped cream"]