Louisiana Bread Pudding

This recipe is simple, but so delicious.

2 cups whole milk, scalded
1/2 stick butter
1/2 sugar
4 cups cubed, day old french bread
1/2 cup raisins
2 eggs, beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Brandy Sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in the milk, which has been scalded. Pour the mixture over the bread and raisins. Let this stand about 15 minutes. Add the eggs, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla. Bake in a well greased pan for 35 - 40 minutes. Serve the pudding hot with Brandy Sauce.

Brandy Sauce
Cream the butter and sugar together and gradually add the brandy.
1 stick butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup Brandy