California Bread Pudding

6 Eggs

1 qt Milk

1 ts Vanilla

3/4 c Sugar

1/2 ts Ground nutmeg

6 sl Egg bread (thick); diced

12 -regular size slices

- egg bread, diced Jam or jelly (optional) Cherries, raisins OR - other fruit (optional) Ground cinnamon (optional) Flake coconut (optional) Beat eggs. Beat in milk, vanilla, sugar and nutmeg. Mix in bread cubes. Turn into greased 2-quart baking dish. Jam or jelly may be swirled through mixture. Or add cherries, raisins or other fruit. Sprinkle with cinnamon and coconut, if desired. Bake at 325F 45 minutes, until set.