""For an extra-special treat, try this sweet and buttery bread pudding," suggests Linda Weise of Payette, Idaho. "The cowboys we serve it to say it tastes like home." —Linda Wiese, Payette, Idaho..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup raisins
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1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
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1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
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1 tablespoon sugar
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4 eggs, lightly beaten
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
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10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
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SAUCE:
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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Dash salt
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1 cup cold water
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract