Dollywood Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 8 cups day old egg bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1 quart Half-and-Half
• 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
2. Combine 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon. Toss bread cubes, melted butter, raisins and sugar-cinnamon mixture in a large bowl. Spread evenly in greased pan. Set aside.
3. Whisk eggs lightly in bowl.
4. Bring cream, remaining sugar and vanilla to a boil. Gradually whisk cream mixture into eggs. Pour over bread mixture. Place pan in water bath.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until custard sets and top is golden brown.

Attribution

Posted by Recipethyme at Recipe Goldmine 8/26/2001 12:22 am.

Source: Gary Nichols/Dollywood - Wednesday, December 6, 2000 - Recipe #2623