Bodacious Bourbon Bread Pudding

Southport, IN (June 15, 2020) BGI - Most everyone knew Nana liked taking a nip or two of good bourbon whiskey on special occasions. When asked, she would make this for pot luck dinners and it was always a huge hit. But no worries with this recipe, as the alcohol burns off during the cooking phase.

Ingredients 

• 1 loaf french bread 
• 1 quart milk 
• 3 eggs 
• 1 1/2 cup sugar 
• 1 Ocean Spray craisins 
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla 
• 3 Tablespoons butter

Bourbon Sauce

• 1 stick of real butter 
• 1 cup of sugar 
• 1 egg, beaten 
• 3 Tablespoons bourbon whiskey

Directions

Tear bread in pieces and soak in milk for at least one hour. Beat eggs with sugar and vanilla. Add to bread mixture. Stir in raisins.

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.

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.

Quick Tip: This pudding is even better if the bread you use is a tad stale.

SOURCE: Nana