Recipe - Capirotada (Bread Pudding)

8 Slices toasted bread
2 cup Water
1 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
One half teaspoon Nutmeg
One half teaspoon Cloves
One fourth teaspoon Salt
1 One half cup Grated cheddar cheese
1 One half cup Raisins
2 tablespoon Butter
1 Whipped cream(optional)

Toast the cut or sliced up bread, break into 2" pieces. Make a syrup of water, sugar,
spices and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. BUtter an
oblong baking pan. Layer bread, cheese, raisins and butter. Pour syrup over
bread mixture and bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until syrup is absorbed.
May be served warm or cold. If served warm, top with whipped cream.

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