2 cups scalded milk

½ cup corn syrup

½ cup chopped nuts

2 eggs

⅛ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla

¾ cup chopped figs, dates or raisins

Pour scalded milk over breadcrumbs. Beat eggs. Add other ingredients. Bake 25 to 35 minutes in moderate oven.

CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING

1 cup crumbs