Instructions: Scald Milk, then add vanilla. Cool. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Arrange slices in a 6 cup casserole, buttered sides down, sprinkling the sultanas between layers.

Beat eggs with sugar until creamy, add salt and add the milk stirring. Pour over the bread. Stand for 30 minutes and sprinkle with nutmeg.

Set casserole in a pan of hot water and bake in a preheated moderate oven 180C/350F for about 1 hour or until knife inserted in the centre comes out clean.

Serve warm.

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