BREAD PUDDING WITH LEMON SAUCE

2 cups dry bread cubes

4 cups milk, scalded
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar
4 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes. Add the butter, salt, and sugar. Pour the bread mixture slowly over the beaten eggs. Add the vanilla and mix well. Pour into a greased baking dish. Bake in a pan of hot water in 350 degree oven until pudding is firm; about 50 minutes. Serve while warm with the Lemon sauce.

Lemon Sauce:

1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 cup boiling water
2 tbsp butter
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

In a 1-quart saucepan, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually add in the water and cook over low heat until thick and clear. Add the butter and lemon juice; blend thoroughly. Pour over the bread pudding.

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