Bread Pudding

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Prepare a 9 x 13 dish by spraying with nonstick spray

Step 3

Spread the cubed bread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, both sugars, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 5

Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Allow this to sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 6

After the bread mixture has set for 10 minutes, drizzle the 4 tablespoons of melted butter on top of the soaked bread cubes.

Step 7

Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes.

Step 8

While the bread pudding is baking, in a medium sized saucepan, combine the light brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter to make your caramel sauce. Heat this mixture over medium heat.

Step 9

Whisking intermittently, cook the carmel mixture for 5 to 6 minutes .

Step 10

Remove the caramel sauce from the heat and whisk in the ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Step 11

Pour the caramel sauce over the bread pudding, immediately after removing the pudding from the oven. Serve while warm.