Bread Pudding
["1 loaf white bread, dried", "2 eggs", "1 c. milk or cream", "2 Tbsp. brown or white sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 tsp. nutmeg", "1 tsp. allspice", "1 to 2 c. raisins (optional)"]
["Simmer raisins in water until plump.", "Combine diced bread, eggs, cream, sugar and spices and mix well by hand.", "Add raisins and mix gently.", "Pour into a 9 x 13-inch pan and bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes until golden brown.", "Place pan in larger pan of water to prevent burning while baking if necessary."]
["white bread", "eggs", "milk", "brown", "vanilla", "nutmeg", "allspice", "raisins"]