Capirotada a la Antigua Mexican Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 loaf of French bread, cut into cubes
• 2 cups of milk
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon of allspice
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/2 cup of slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, milk, sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
3. Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
4. Sprinkle the raisins, almonds, walnuts, and coconut over the top of the bread pudding.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
6. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Interesting Facts

• Capirotada a la Antigua is a traditional Mexican dessert that dates back to the 17th century.
• It is believed that the dish was originally created to use up stale bread.
• The name "Capirotada" comes from a combination of the Spanish words "capirucho" and "tortada," which mean "bread pudding" and "pie," respectively.