Bread Pudding A La Francaise Recipe

• 1 pound stale bread pieces
• 1 pint of boiling milk
• 2 ounces of butter
• 1 ounce of candied peel
• Essence of vanilla or cinnamon to taste

1. Put the pieces of bread into a basin and pour the boiling milk on top. Cover with a plate and let stand for twenty minutes.
2. Add the butter, finely shredded candied peel, and the flavoring.
3. Mix thoroughly and pour into a well-greased mold. Steam for three hours.
4. Turn out carefully and serve with jam or sauce.

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