Recipe from: The Story of Pure Vanilla, rewritten by R.C. Schlotterer.
Published by the Vanilla Bean Association of America, © 1955.
Heat milk and chocolate in top of double boiler until chocolate is melted. Beat until
blended. Remove from heat, and let stand (about 5 minutes) until cool. To lightly beaten
eggs, add sugar and salt. Then add the chocolate mixture slowly. Stir well. Then add the
butter and vanilla. Pour over bread cubes which have been placed in greased baking dish.
Let stand about 10 minutes, mixing well before baking. Place dish in pan of water. Bake
in moderate oven (350° F.) 1 hour. Serve hot or cold with topping of
whipped cream flavored with dash of nutmeg, mace or cinnamon.
Serves 6-8.