New Orleans Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce Recipe

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New Orleans Bread Pudding With Bourbon Sauce
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Ingredients:

  • 12 oz crusty white french bread , regular not sourdough , may be stale (about 12 cups)
  • 1 quart milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp butter or 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, cut in 12 pieces
  • 1/2 cup bourbon
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Directions:

  1. Cut the bread into one-inch cubes and; if the bread is fresh, let it dry at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Place the cubes in a large mixing bowl. Cover with milk and let stand about 15 minutes until milk is absorbed.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and creamy. Add pecans and raisins, pour over the soaked bread cubes, and stir until mixed.
  4. Grease a 9 x 11 x 2-inch baking dish ( or 2 6-cup dishes. Spoon the pudding mixture into the baking dish(es) and dot the surface of the pudding evenly with butter.
  5. The pudding must bake in a water-bath, so place a larger shallow pan in the center of the preheated oven. Set the dishes dishes in it and pour boiling water into the outer pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center of the pudding comes out clean. Let stand at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  6. To make the Bourbon Sauce: Combine the sugar with the water in a heavy 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil without stirring. Insert a candy thermometer and let simmer until the mixture reaches 238 depgrees, about 4-5 minutes. Remove the thermometer.
  7. Lower the heat and add the pieces of butter all at once. Stir rapidly with a wire whisk until the butter has been absorbed and the mixture is creamy. Remove the pan from the heat.
  8. Blend the bourbon and cornstarch together until well combined and stir into the sauce. Beat with a whisk until smooth. Return the sauce to the heat and whisk for a minute or two, just until it reaches a hard boil and bubbles up in the pan. If the sauce remains hot for too long a time or is overcooked, it will eventually become grainy from the evaporation of the liquid. To remedy this, simply add a tablespoon or two of water and reheat, whisking constantly to a hard boil. Remove from the heat. Serve over the warm bread pudding.
  9. Note: The one large pudding will make 10-12 servings. If your group is small, make the pudding in the two 6-cup dishes. Serve the one and store the other in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze it for up to 4 months. To serve, bring to room temperature,l then heat at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes until it is warm through. The sauce may be made in advance and stored in the refrigertor for up to a month. To serve, bring it to a boil in a small heavy saucean over medium heat, whisking constantly. If the sauce sugars, remedy it as above.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 533.35 Kcal (2233 kJ)
Calories from fat 268.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.82g 46%
Cholesterol 83.72mg 28%
Sodium 192.37mg 8%
Potassium 304.15mg 6%
Total Carbs 58.32g 19%
Sugars 43.36g 173%
Dietary Fiber 4.51g 18%
Protein 9.47g 19%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 322.1mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 247.35 Kcal (1036 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.83g 46%
Cholesterol 38.83mg 28%
Sodium 89.22mg 8%
Potassium 141.06mg 6%
Total Carbs 27.05g 19%
Sugars 20.11g 173%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 18%
Protein 4.39g 19%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 13%
Calcium 149.4mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.4
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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