Rustic Date Bread Pudding - Recipe

     This is a rustic date bread pudding that is made in a terrine or bread pan.  It is simple, sweetened with dates and brown sugar and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Rustic Date Bread Pudding

(Serves 6)

4 c. Bread Cubes from a Partial Whole Wheat Loaf or Rustic Bread

2 c. Milk

1 T. Butter
2 Eggs beaten with a fork

10 Dates pitted and chopped

1/4 c. Brown Sugar

1/8 tsp. Salt

2 tsp. Cinnamon

3/4 tsp. Nutmeg

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.  Grease a bread pan (4 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch) or terrine (mine is 11 1/2 x 3 1/4 inch).  Place cubes in a large bowl.  Heat milk and butter over low heat until butter is melted.  Pour over bread and soak 3 minutes.  Add eggs and mix gently.  Add the rest of the ingredients and gently mix.  Pour into an uncovered terrine or bread pan and bake for 1 hour.  The center internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit.  The top will look brown.