Sandra’s Old Fashioned Bread Pudding

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

In a medium heavy pot, heat evaporated milk and sugar to a boil and then remove from heat. Then add the 2 cups milk, (optional: 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg). Mix egg yolks, lemon and vanilla. Then add the toasted bread, ripped into pieces.

Step 3

For the meringue, in a separate bowl, beat egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar.

Step 4

Fold meringue into the milk mixture. Pour all into a 9x13 pan and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.