Here is a recipe I really enjoyed years ago and still do today. You hardly hear of it anymore.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of bread (preferably a day old)
• Butter (enough to spread on the bread)
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 2 cups of milk
• 4 eggs
• A pinch of salt
• 1/2 nutmeg, grated
• 1/2 cup of sugar (or to taste)
• Flaky pastry (optional, for the base)

Instructions:

1. Preparation:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Butter a baking dish.
2. Prepare the Bread:
   • Slice the loaf of bread into thin pieces.
   • Butter each slice generously.
3. Layer the Dish:
   • Lay a single layer of buttered bread slices in the bottom of the buttered baking dish.
   • Sprinkle a handful of raisins over the bread layer.
   • Continue layering the bread and raisins until all the bread is used, finishing with a layer of bread on top.
4. Prepare the Custard:
   • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
   • Add the milk, salt, grated nutmeg, and sugar to the eggs. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved.
   • Assemble the Pudding:
   • Pour the custard mixture evenly over the layered bread and raisins, ensuring all the bread is soaked.
   • Let it sit for a few minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
   • If desired, place a layer of Flaky pastry under the bread and butter layers for a crispy base.
5. Bake:
   • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the pudding to cool slightly before serving.
   • Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
   • Enjoy!!