Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce
Submitted by: CINDY WOOD for New River Valley, VA
A way to a friendship group's heart is with a warm dessert with spirit.
This bread pudding with bourbon makes everyone happy, at any temperature.
Bread Pudding
with Bourbon Sauce
Preparation: 30 minutes
No. of Servings: 8
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients:
1 loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes (16ou)
4 cups milk
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sugar
1 cup raisins or craisins
3 tablespoons butter,
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, well beaten
2 tablespoons bourbon
Instructions:
Directions for Pudding:
1. Combine bread and milk in large mixing bowl; set aside 5 minutes.
2. Add eggs, sugar, raisins, butter and vanilla; stir well
3. Spoon mixture into greased 3 quart casserole dish
4. Bake, uncovered, at 325F (pre-heated oven) for 1 hour or until firm
5. Cool in pan at least 20 minutes before serving.
Directions for Sauce:
1. Combine butter and sugar in small saucepan; cook over medium, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves.
2. Add egg, stirring briskly with wire whisk until well-blended
3. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
4. Remove from heat, cool slightly; stir in bourbon.