You will get rave reviews with this Bread Pudding. It will bring back fond memories of a past simpler time. This is a delicious comfort food that your family will request over and over again.
1/2 loaf - plain white bread
4 oz. melted butter
6 whole eggs
24 oz. milk
8 oz. heavy cream
1/2 lb. sugar
1 c. raisins
vanilla extract, to taste
Vanilla Sauce:
2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. sugar
4 egg yolks
1 T. flour
1 T. vanilla extract
1/4 t. salt
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Bread Pudding:
Cut bread slices into one-inch squares and toast in a hot oven. Place in the bottom of a casserole dish and drizzle with melted butter. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over bread. Bake at 350 degrees until custard is firm, approximately 45 minutes.
Vanilla Sauce:
Combine cream and sugar in a two-quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Beat egg yolks, flour, vanilla and salt; stir in a little of the hot cream. Add this mixture to the rest of the hot cream. Cook, stirring constantly until just thickened (do not overcook). Remove from heat and add ice cream, stirring until melted. Strain. Serve with bread pudding.