SOUTHERN BREAD PUDDING RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Whisk together the milk and half and half. Tear the bread into small pieces and put into a large bowl for soaking. Pour the milk mixture all over the top. Let sit for about 10 minutes. Stir.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the sugar and vanilla until well blended.
• Rough chop the fruit, but don't puree it.
• Add the raisins and fruit to the egg mixture, pour over the bread and gently mix.
• Butter a 9 x 9 inch baking dish and coat the dish all along the sides and bottom. Spoon the bread pudding mixture into the dish, but do not pack.
• Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for about 1 hour, or until bubbly on the sides, golden brown on top and set in the middle. Let cool for about 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
• Drizzle each serving with whiskey sauce if desired. Doubles great.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place raisins in a small bowl; pour water over. Let stand for about 10 minutes to soften; drain. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, 2/3 cup sugar, vanilla and raisins. Pour half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Butter both sides of bread; arrange in a single layer over egg mixture. Cover with remaining egg mixture. Combine cinnamon with remaining sugar; sprinkle on top. Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a saucepan. Add sugar; cook and stir over medium heat for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and gradually stir in cream. Return to the heat; cook and stir 8-10 minutes longer or until thickened and golden-colored. Serve warm over a slice of bread pudding.