Ingredients

4 eggs, beaten

2 cups milk

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups dry bread cubes (4 slices)

1/3 cup raisins or other snipped dried fruit

Whiskey Sauce

1/4 cup butter

1/2 cup sugar

1 egg yolk beaten

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons bourbon

Preparation

Bread Pudding

  1. In mixing bowl, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Place dry bread cubes in an 8x1 inch round baking dish. Sprinkle fruit over bread. Pour egg mixture over all.

  2. Bake in a 325 degree F. oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with Whiskey Sauce.

Whiskey Sauce

  1. In a small sauce pan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, egg yolk, and water. Cook and stir constantly over medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes or until sugar is disolved and mixture boils.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in bourbon. Serve warm.