Famous Dave's Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce Recipe

Step 1

Coat bottom and side of a 2-inch deep (very large) baking dish heavily with butter.

Step 2

Tear bread (including ends) into 1-inch pieces.

Step 3

Mix with raisins and spread it evenly in the prepared dish; be sure to turn as much of the crusts side down as they tend to burn easily

Step 4

Whisk sugar, milk, whipping cream, vanilla, eggs and cinnamon until blended.

Step 5

Pour over bread mixture.

Step 6

(You can skip this step if you like) Place baking dish in a 4-inch deep baking pan. Add water to reach halfway up side of the baking dish. Bake for 1 hour in 325°F oven.

Step 7

Remove from water bath and let stand until completely cold.

Step 8

Spoon into dessert bowls, warm in the microwave and drizzle with warm Famous Dave's Praline Sauce (Recipe Below.)

Step 9

Top with whipped cream and add a scoop of ice cream.