Chocolate Bread Pudding recipe

2 cups scalded milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 lump butter
1 cup bread pieces
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Dissolve cocoa in milk. When milk is slightly cooled, add bread. Pour remaining ingredients into milk; mix. Pour into buttered baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Serve with Vanilla Sauce, if desired.

Vanilla Sauce:
1 lump butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 tablespoon flour
Pinch of salt

In small saucepan, combine sugar, flour and salt. Gradually add water. Stir until smooth. Simmer over low to medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.