Bread and butter pudding

This is the most traditional recipe for this favorite comfort pudding.

1. Remove the crust from the bread. Spread the slices with butter - don't be mean with the butter. Cut the bread into small squares or finger shapes.
2. Lay half the bread on a buttered ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with 1 Tbs sugar and all the raisins. Top with the rest of the bread, the buttered side up. Sprinkle with the rest of the sugar.
3. Beat the eggs; add milk and mix well together. Strain over the bread, into the oven dish. Leave to stand while you pre-heat the oven to 325° F so the bread so the bread soaks some of the liquid.
4. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is crisp and golden.