Honey Bread Pudding

INGREDIENTS:

4 c. milk
2/3 c. mild flavored honey
4 c. (about 10 slices) 1/2 inch size dry bread cubes
6 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Nutmeg (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Warm milk and honey together. Prepare bread cubes, removing crust. Place in 2 quart buttered casserole. Beat eggs slightly with salt. Add to bread cubes with honey mixture and vanilla. Sprinkle top with nutmeg. Heat oven to 300 degrees (slow). Bake 50 or 60 minutes or until custard tests done near center. Maybe served warm or cold. Makes 8 servings. HINT: Cut recipe in half. Reduces baking time 15 minutes.