CAJUN DESSERTS, WARM FROM THE OVEN The people of south Louisiana are very frugal. They waste nothing. Day-old bread is used to make bread pudding. Leftover rice is the basis for rice pudding or calas ..

Makes about 8 servings 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup Steen’s 100% Pure Cane Syrup 1/3 cup boiling water 1 large egg