CARAMEL BREAD PUDDING II

Steps:

• Place sugar in 9 inch cast iron skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup.
• Gradually pour syrup into milk, beating constantly, until syrup is dissolved in milk.
• Stir in bread crumbs, eggs, salt, nutmeg, butter and vanilla.
• Pour mixture into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole.
• Place casserole into a 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Pour hot water into large pan to a depth of 1/2 inch.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour or until lightly browned.
• Spoon into individual serving bowls and serve warm with sweetened whipped cream.