susan's pumpkin bread pudding

How To Make susan's pumpkin bread pudding

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 325°F. Place a large baking pan in oven with about 3 cups hot water in it; let this preheat while you prepare the recipe.
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  Step 2
  Spread the butter on the sliced bread, then cut the bread into cubes. Place bread cubes in the bottom of a 1-1/2 quart baking dish (one that will fit into the pan of water).
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  Step 3
  Stir together the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and nutmeg until well mixed. Sprinkle evenly over the bread.
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  Step 4
  Beat the salt with the eggs slightly. Beat in the pumpkin. Combine the evaporated milk, hot water,and cream; then whisk this into the egg mixture. Pour carefully over the bread.
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  Step 5
  Place baking dish in the pan of hot water. Bake about 35 minutes, or until set.
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  Step 6
  May be served with whipped cream, or topped with a hard sauce. See my recipe for Orange Hard Sauce below. I like pouring the hot Orange Hard Sauce over the entire casserole before serving.
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