Ingredients
4 cups whole milk5 cups cubed day-old bread1 cup sugar8 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1/2 cup butter, melted1/4 cup chopped dates1/4 cup raisins1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonDash saltDash ground nutmegOptional: Additional sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg, and whipped cream
Preparation
In a large bowl, pour milk over bread. Add sugar, eggs, butter, dates, raisins, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; stir to mix well. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. If desired, sprinkle with additional sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350° until top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 minutes. If desired, serve warm with whipped cream.
