MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Bread Custard

2 cup shredded French bread (approximately
1/2 loaf or 8 oz.), pack in cup to measure
3 1/2 cup warm water
3 eggs, room temperature
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
(not evaporated milk)
1/3 cup melted margarine
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract
Cinnamon, optional

In large mixing bowl put bread and water. Let soak
for about 15 minutes. When bread has absorbed the
water and is mushy, add rest of ingredients except
cinnamon. Mix well so as to break up any large
pieces of bread. Pour into generously buttered
Pyrex pan (11 3/4 x 1 3/4 inch). Microwave on
high speed using a turntable. Cook 6 minutes. Stir
and cook another 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.