"The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top. —Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
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2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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SAUCE:
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1 cup butter, cubed
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup half-and-half cream
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon sea salt
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1/8 teaspoon baking soda