Bread Pudding

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Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS
9 slices bread (day old)
4 Tbsps. soft margarine
1/2 cup raisins (seedless)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. allspice
4 medium eggs, whisked
2 cups milk
1 cup evaporated milk

METHOD

Preheat oven to 365°F / 190°C.
Butter one side of each slice of bread smoothly with 3 tablespoons of margarine.
Liberally grease a 1 litre (1 quart) oven proof baking dish with remaining margarine.
Cut or tear buttered bread into pieces about 1.5cm / 1/2" across and arrange a layer of these in the bottom of the dish.
Sprinkle 1/3 of the raisins over dish, top with a layer of bread, then more raisins. Add remaining bread pieces and raisins.
In a bowl, combine granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, eggs and milk. Mix thoroughly but not excessively. Allow to stand for 15 minutes.
Bake until pudding is nicely puffed, well browned on top or when knife is inserted in the centre comes out clean. Serve warm or allow to cool.