Bread Pudding

1. In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk until a film forms over the top. Combine butter with milk - stirring until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.
2. Combine brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer or hand whip, for 1 minute until mixed completely. Slowly add milk mixture.
3. Place bread into a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish
4. Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Pour mixture over top of bread. Lightly mix until the all of the bread is completely covered with mixture.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes - serve warm

Special topping sauce, optional but truly yummy

1 cup milk, 2 tbs of butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tbsp flour, dash of salt. - Mix together and boil 3 to 4 minutes. Keep stirring until mixture turns into a pudding texture. When complete - pour over baked bread pudding. Enjoy!