Cherry Bread and Butter Pudding

Ingredients

• 12 slices white bread
• Butter
• 1 (10 ounce) jar cherry preserves
• 4 eggs
• 2 2/3 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  

Instructions

1. Cut crusts from bread. Spread butter on one side of each slice. Arrange four slices in bottom of 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon.
3. Spread about 2 teaspoons of preserves on each slice.
4. Repeat, making two more layers.
5. In medium bowl, beat eggs; add milk, sugar and extract and stir well until mixed. Pour over bread.
6. Bake in preheated 325 degrees F oven for one hour.
7. Refrigerate or serve warm from the oven.