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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina Ingredients:
8 cups cubed day-old bread |
9 eggs |
2-1/4 cups whole milk |
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream |
1 cup sugar |
3/4 cup butter, melted |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
caramel sauce: |
1 cup sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
Directions:
1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns a golden amber color. Stir in butter until melted. Add cream. Remove from the heat. Serve with bread pudding. Yield: 12 servings.
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