posted by Patti 01-23-99 10:30 AM
Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
1 (16 oz.) loaf French Bread
3 c. milk
1 c. cream sherry
3 large eggs, beaten
2 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
2 Tbsp. vanilla
1 c. raisins
2 Tbsp. butter, melted (again)
1/2 c. honey
Break bread into small chunks and place in a large bowl. Add milk and sherry; soak 20 minutes. Stir until mixed well.
Combine eggs, sugar, 2 Tbsp. butter and vanilla; add to bread mixture, stirring well. Add raisins. Spoon mixture into lightly greased 12x8x2" pan. Combine remaining 2 Tbsp. melted butter and honey; pour over pudding.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until set. Yield: 10-12 servings
Sauce:
1/2 c. butter
1 c. milk
1 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
3/4 c. bourbon or whiskey
Combine butter, milk and sugar in a heavy saucepan and cook over low heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
Combine cornstarch and water, stirring well. Add to butter mixture. Add bourbon and bring mixture to a boil over medium
heat; cook 2 minute. Yield: 2-3/4 cups.