Bread Pudding

 

Recipe By     : HOGS - 5/2001

Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :2:30

Categories    : Dessert

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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     1/2  C             Raisins

   4      C             Milk

   1      C             Heavy Cream

   4      Lg            Eggs

   1 1/2  C             Sugar

     1/2  C             Pecans -- chopped

   1      Tsp           Cinnamon

   1      Tsp           Nutmeg

   1      Tsp           Vanilla

  14      Oz            Stale French Bread

   6      Tbsp          Butter

                        Whiskey Sauce

Place the raisins in a small bowl and add warm water to cover.  Soak for 2 hours then drain.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, cream, eggs, sugar, raisins, and pecans.  Whisk the mixture until well belended, then stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.  Break the bread into the bowl and fold the mixture until the bread is soggy.

Butter a large loaf pan or 13/9/2 inch baking dish and pour in the bread mixture.  Push 6 tablespoons of butter into the top of hte loaf and set the pan in a larger pan filled with about 1/2 inch of water.  Bake the bread pudding at 350F in the water bath for 30 minutes, then remove the larger pan from the oven; bake the bread pudding for another 45 minutes.

Slice the bread pudding and serve warm topped with whiskey sauce.

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                              Whiskey Sauce

 

Recipe By     : HOGS - 5/2001

Serving Size  : 20   Preparation Time :0:30

Categories    : Dessert

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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   3      Lg            Eggs

   1      C             Sugar

   1      Tsp           Vanilla

     1/2  C             Milk

   1      Tbsp          Cornstarch

     1/4  C             Water

   3      Tbsp          Canadian Whiskey

Place the eggs in a double boiler and whisk over medium heat until slightly thickened.  Add the sugar, vanilla, and milk and cook until hot; do not let the mixture come to a boil.

In a small bowl, blend the cornstarch into 1/2 cup cold water.  Stir the cornstarch into the egg mixture, stirring constantly.  Add the whiskey and cook the sauce over medium heat until smooth and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 15 minutes; stir frequently.

Serve the whiskey sauce either at room temperature, or chill and serve cold.