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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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This is my husband's favorite dessert, and it's a perfect dish for a crowd, too. Ingredients:
4-3/4 cups milk, divided |
4 eggs |
2/3 cup sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup butter, softened |
11 cups cubed french bread (1-inch cubes) |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
2/3 cup raisins, optional |
2/3 cup chopped pecans, optional |
praline sauce: |
1/4 cup water |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
1/3 cup corn syrup |
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 tablespoons butter |
dash salt |
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, heat 4 cups of milk until warm; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla, salt and remaining milk. Gradually add warmed milk, stirring constantly. Stir in butter. Add bread cubes; let soak 10 minutes. Add cinnamon, and raisins and/or pecans if desired.
2. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 45-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
3. For sauce, bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar; stir to dissolve. Add corn syrup. Bring to boil; cook 15-20 seconds. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pecans, vanilla, butter and salt. Cut pudding into squares and serve with sauce. Yield: 12 servings.
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