"This recipe for cherry pecan bread pudding is the perfect solution for making good use of any stale bread in your pantry. It's caramel flavor combined with the sweetness of the raisins and crunchiness of the pecans will bring your taste buds right back to grandma's kitchen table...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (1 lb.) loaf French or Italian bread
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10 tablespoons butter, divided
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4 and one-fourth cups whole milk, divided
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2 eggs and 2 egg yolks
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
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half a teaspoon ground cinnamon
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half a cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
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half a cup finely chopped pecans
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1 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
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half a teaspoon kosher salt