VANILLA BOURBON SAUCE FOR BREAD PUDDING RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine bread and milk in a large mixing bowl; set aside for 5 minutes.
• Add eggs, sugar, raisins, butter and vanilla; stir well.
• Spoon mixture into a greased 3 quart casserole.
• Bake, uncovered, at 325°F for 1 hour or until firm.
• Cool in pan at least 20 minutes before serving.
• Spoon into individual serving bowls; serve with Bourbon Sauce.
• Bourbon Sauce: Combine butter and sugar in a small saucepan; cook over medium, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves.
• Add egg, stirring briskly with a wire whisk until well blended.
• Cook over medium heat 1 minute.
• Remove from heat, cool slightly; stir in bourbon.

Steps:

• To prepare pudding, combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add bread; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Spoon bread mixture into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake bread mixture at 350° for 50 minutes or until set.
• To prepare sauce, combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Combine 1 cup milk and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 4 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in 2 tablespoons bourbon. Cook 2 minutes; serve over pudding.