Lemon Bread Pudding

desserts

2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 cup inch size bread cubes
2 eggs; separated
1 grated rind 1 lemon
1 lemon sauce
1/2 cup sugar + 2 tbsp
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash nutmeg
1 pinch salt

Lemon Bread Pudding Soak bread in milk 5 minutes. Add 1/2 c sugar, tehn beaten yolks and lemon rind. Bake in buttered baking dish at 300 degrees until firm like a custard, about 30 minutes. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 2 Tbsp sugar and spread over top and brown. Mix sauce ingredients and cook in a double boiler. Serves 4-6