7 | oz. | whole eggs |
15 | oz. | granulated sugar |
1 | oz. | vanilla |
2 1/2 | Tbsp. | ground nutmeg |
1 1/2 | tsp. | ground allspice |
2 | lbs. | day-old whole wheat bread cut into 1-inch cubes (2 loaves) |
6 | oz. | raisins |
3 | oz. | egg yolks |
1 1/2 | Tbsp. | lemon peel, grated |
2 1/2 | Tbsp. | ground cinnamon |
68 | oz. | milk |
1 | can | (#10) apricot halves, drained and cut in half |
heavy cream, for garnish |
Combine eggs and yolks. Add sugar, butter, vanilla, peel and spices.
Beat until well blended. Stir in milk; set aside. Place bread, apricots and raisins in large bowl. Stir in egg mixture; let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Divide mixture evenly between three buttered hotel pans (12x10x2-inch).
Bake at 325°F for about 70 minutes, until set and golden brown
Cut into squares. Serve warm or cold, with cream or whipped cream, as desired.
Serves 60