BREAD PUDDING FOR 40

Bread Pudding for 40 image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 40 servings (7-1/2 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 large eggs, lightly beaten
12 cups whole milk
1 cup butter, melted
3 cups sugar
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 loaves (1 pound each) day-old white bread, cubed
4 cups raisins
LEMON SAUCE:
3 cups sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
Dash salt
2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups lemon juice
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

In several large bowls, combine the eggs, milk and butter. Whisk in the sugar, salt, vanilla and cinnamon until combined. Gently stir in bread cubes and raisins. , Transfer to four well-greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and lemon zest until blended. Serve warm with bread pudding.

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