Bread pudding

Ingredients:

Bread - 6 slices
Butter - 3 - 4 tbsp or as required to spread on the bread
Milk - 3 cups
Egg - 2 nos
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Vanilla essence - 1 tsp
Cashews & raisins - 1/2 cup (optional)

Method:

Spread the butter on both sides of the bread and cut each slice of bread into 4 pieces.
Beat the eggs and sugar together until a thick paste like consistency is obtained.
Now add milk and vanilla essence and beat for a few mins.
Spread the bread pieces evenly on a baking dish. Add the cashews and raisins.
Now pour the milk mixture over the bread slices until they are completely immersed.
Press the bread pieces with a spoon to ensure that they are soaked well.
Now place the baking dish in the oven and bake at 160 C for 40 mins.
Once done, cool completely and refrigerate for few hrs.
Delicious bread pudding is ready.