BREAD CUSTARD

2 cups shredded French bread (about 1/2 loaf or 8 oz.), pack in cup to measure
3 1/2 cups warm water
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
3 eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup melted margarine
1/4 tsp. coconut extract
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1/4 tsp. 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 11 3/4x1 3/4-inch glass baking dish.

Microwave on high speed using a turntable. Cook 6 minutes.

Stir and cook another 6 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.