"A good loaf of cranberry-nut bread from a bakery has so much flavor that there's no need to trick it up with lots of ingredients. As the pudding bakes, the bread becomes almost custardlike, with a crispy brown top...."
INGREDIENTS
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Two 1-pound loaves of cranberry-pecan bread, bottom crusts removed, the rest of the loaf cut into 1-inch cubes (12 cups)
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1 pound thickly sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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1 celery rib, finely chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon chopped sage
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2 teaspoons chopped thyme
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4 cups Turkey Stock or low-sodium chicken broth
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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2 large eggs, beaten
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted