BREAD PUDDING WITH ORANGE-BUTTER SAUCE

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Even people who "say" they don't care for Bread Pudding will love this one! Everyone comes back for seconds!

Provided by Louise Herrod

Categories     Breads

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pkg french bread loaf
1/3 c raisins
1/2 c butter, melted
4 c half and half
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c sugar
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 tsp nutmeg
ORANGE-BUTTER SAUCE
1/4 c butter, melted
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c sour cream
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Tear french bread into bite sized pieces. Place bread in a large well-buttered dish. Sprinkle in raisins. Drizzle melted butter over bread and mix well with hands.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, beat cream, eggs and vanilla. Add sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat well and pour over bread. Let soak until all is absorbed.
  • 3. Place this dish into a larger pan filled with water half-way up sides. Bake @ 350 for 1 hour or more until browned and risen. Top with Orange-Butter Sauce.
  • 4. Orange-Butter Sauce: Melt butter. Add sugar, sour cream and orange juice. Bring to a boil; cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Serve warm over Bread Pudding. Enjoy! (I suggest making a double batch of sauce, because everyone will want MORE)

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