Cherokee Bread Pudding

2 1/2 cups toasted bread cubes
2 1/2 cups scalded milk
1/2 cup sorghum
1 cup butter
Pinch of salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a casserole dish.

Pour scalded milk over bread; let stand 5 minutes.

Heat sorghum, butter and salt in a saucepan. Gradually pour over bread mixture. Cool.

Gradually pour mixture over eggs. Stir in maple syrup. Pour into casserole dish. Place dish in pan of hot water and bake for 50-60 minutes or until firm.