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Bread Pudding a La Francaise

1 pound of stale pieces of bread 1 pint of boiling milk 2 ounces of butter 1 ounce of candied peel Essence of vanilla or cinnamon to taste Put the pieces of bread into a basin, and pour over the boiling milk, and cover with a plate; let them stand for twenty minutes, and then add the butter, finely shredded candied peel and the flavoring. Mix thoroughly, and pour into a well-greased mold, and steam for three hours. Turn out carefully, and serve with jam or sauce.