viola's bourbon sauced bread pudding

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Waco, TX
Updated on Oct 3, 2015

This is an updated version of my mother Viola's time honored dish. She used carnation milk and black raisins. I am using golden raisins and half and half for a creamier texture.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - french bread loaf, stale
  • 16 ounces pineapple tidbits
  • 16 ounces golden raisins
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 quart half and half
  • 1 stick butter

How To Make viola's bourbon sauced bread pudding

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Cube stale French bread and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Beat eggs and half and half until well blended. Add vanilla and cinnamon.
  • Step 3
    Gradually add in sugar until well blended.
  • Step 4
    Take t and tablespoons of butter coat the bottom of the baking dish. Melt the remaining butter and drizzle over the bread.
  • Step 5
    Saturate the bread with the milk mixture. Fold in the raisins and pineapple. Let stand for a few minutes before baking.
  • Step 6
    Bake for 50 minutes at 400 degrees. Serve warm with bourbon sauce.

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Category: Puddings
Method: Bake
Ingredient: Bread

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