Budin de Pan

References:

• Servings- 5-7
• Preparation Time- 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of sliced bread
• 7 eggs
• 2 cups of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 4 cups of milk
• 1 additional cup of sugar that will be used to carmalize and mold.
• ½ cup of nuts (prepare the nuts by crushing them)
• 1/2cup of raisins
• One teaspoon of either lemon juice or orange rind.
• 1/8 teaspoon of grounded cloves
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Cooking Instructions:

• In a medium sized saucepan melt the sugar. Do this over a low heat and continue to heat until the sugar becomes caramel. You will then use this caramel to caramelize the sliced bread.
• Using a large bowl put the slices of bread in it with 6 cups of water. Using your hands make sure the bread gets soaked very well. Continue to soak the bread for 15 minutes.
• Using a colander drain all of the extra water.
• Place the bread in a bowl and then add the hot milk along with the vanilla.
• Now add the eggs, sugar, colves and cinnamon to the bowl and carefully mix.
• Pour the caramelized sugar into the pan and proceed to bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Remove the bread from the mold, and let it cool.
• Serve on a cold plate.