Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs, beaten
• 2 cups of milk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 loaf French bread, cubed
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1/2–1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• sauce ingredients
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick butter, melted
• 1 egg, beaten (tempered)
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Grease a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.

3. 3

   Mix sugar, eggs, and milk; add vanilla.

4. 4

   Pour over cubed bread and let sit 5–10 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix brown sugar, butter, and pecans, sprinkle over top.

6. 6

   Bake 35–45 minutes until risen and set.

7. 7

   Remove from oven.

8. 8

   For the sauce: Combine sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in saucepan over medium heat.

9. 9

   Stir until sugar is melted.

10. 10

    Add brandy and stir well; cook off alcohol if desired.

11. 11

    Serve warm or cold over bread pudding.