Original Recipe from The Colonial Williamsburg Tavern Cookbook, adjusted to my tastes
Tavern Bread Pudding
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375
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Butter a 1.5 Q baking dish
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Cut bread into thick pieces
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On bottom of dish lay half the bread, sprinkle fruit and nuts on top, break butter down into 6 pats and place on top, then layer remaining bread
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In a large bowl beat eggs, sugar, lemon peel, and spices
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Stir in milk
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Pour over bread and soak for 15 minutes
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Bake until browned on top and set in the center, 40-45 minutes
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Serve warm with whipped cream for era authenticity, or ice cream for joy
