GRANDMA'S BREAD PUDDING

Grandma's Bread Pudding image

Provided by JANE LOUISE

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 c chopped stale raisin bread (about 2 average sized loaves)
9 large eggs, beaten
2 1/4 c milk
1 3/4 c heavy whipping cream
1 stick butter, melted
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp cinnamon
1 c granulated sugar
1/4 c brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c raisins
CARAMEL SAUCE
1 c granulated sugar
1/4 c water
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp butter, room temp
1 c heavy whipping cream

Steps:

1. Chop the raisin bread and put in a large bowl. If the bread is not stale, then chop it and put it in an even layer on a baking sheet. Preheat the oven to 250. Bake the bread for 10-15 minutes. Let cool before using.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together everything EXCEPT bread and raisins.
3. Now add bread and raisins and toss until thoroughly blended.
4. Pour in a greased lasagna pan (a little bigger than a 9x13).
5. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven UNCOVERED for 45 minutes.
6. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
7. To prepare the caramel sauce, in saucepan combine sugar, water, and lemon juice.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Turn down to medium heat and cook until mixture turns an amber color.
10. Add butter and stir until melted.
11. Slowly add cream. Stir.
12. Drizzle sauce on as it's dished out, not on the whole pudding. If you want you can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the bread pudding and then drizzle it all in caramel sauce. You can also add 1 cup of finely chopped walnuts or pecans.