NEW ORLEANS BREAD PUDDING

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



New Orleans Bread Pudding image

This bread pudding is perfectly light and fluffy while still remaining warm and hearty. The bourbon sauce is just right - far from overpowering - so don't be deterred! Have a second helping for me.

Provided by Linda Elmenhorst

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 loaf french bread
1 qt milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c raisins
2 Tbsp vanilla
3 Tbsp butter
BOURBON SAUCE
1 stick butter
1 c sugar
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbsp bourbon whiskey

Steps:

  • 1. Tear bread in pieces and soak in milk at least one hour. Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla. Add to bread mixture. Stir in raisins.
  • 2. Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in oblong baking dish. Pour pudding into dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Let cool then cut into serving cubes and place in bowls. Top with Bourbon Sauce.
  • 3. Bourbon Sauce: In a saucepan, mix 1 Cup Sugar, 1 Stick Butter, 1 egg beaten and 3 Tablespoons Bourbon. Cook on low heat until sugar has dissolved stirring constantly.

There are no comments yet!