6 slices day old bread
2 Tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 Cup raisins (optional)
3 to 4 eggs, beaten
2 Cups milk
3/4 Cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vanilla sauce (recipe follows)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.
Variations: For a different flavor, use bourbon instead of vanilla in the bread pudding.
VANILLA SAUCE FOR BREAD PUDDING
Ingredients:
1 Cup white sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
2 Cups water
1/4 Cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the water, stirring until blended. Bring mixture to a boil and continue to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and mix in the butter and vanilla. Serve warm over bread pudding.
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