LEMONY BREAD PUDDING

4 cups milk
2/3 cup mild flavored honey
4 cups (about 10 slices) 1/2-inch size dry bread cubes
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
ground nutmeg (optional)

Heat oven to 300 degrees F (slow).

Warm milk and honey together.

Prepare bread cubes, removing crust. Place in two- quart buttered casserole.

Beat eggs slightly with salt. Add to bread cubes with honey mixture, peel and juice. Sprinkle top with nutmeg.

Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until custard tests done near center.

May be served warm or cold.

For 4 servings: Cut recipe in half. Reduce baking time 15 minutes.

Makes 8 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Gems of Gold with Honey, Honey Advisory Board, 1970's