Bread Pudding 2

Well,  the difference was the bread.  Take your Italian bread and slice it long ways and place in oven while your oven is heating up to 350.  It was yummy.  I'm happy with the recipe now.  If you like banana's foster then add sliced bananas and some banana liquor.  You can also add rasians, toasted coconut, or pecans.  Top with homemade caramel sauce and ice cream.  Just use this recipe as a beginning and add as you want!

Bread Pudding

4 cups toasted Italian bread

5 eggs

2 cups heavy cream

2 cups sugar

1 tsp cinniamon

Toast sliced bread while you mix the rest of the ingredients.  Let bread soak in custard for 10 min before pouring in a greased 9x13 dish.  Bake at 350 uncovered 25 min and covered for 10-15 min until set.  Serve warm over ice cream and topped with caramel sauce.

Caramel Sauce

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

4 tbsp flour

1 cup boiling water

dash salt

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp cream

vanilla, to taste

Mix sugar with flour in suacepan; blend well.  Add water and salt.  Stir while cooking for 6-8 min.  If too thick add a little more water.  Remove from heat; stir in butter, cream, and vanilla to taste.