3 c Milk
4 Eggs, well beaten
1/4 c Sugar
1 ts Vanilla
1/2 lb Butter, melted
24 Inch day-old French bread,
.cliced 1/2″ thickness
1/2 c Sugar
1 ts Cinnamon
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PRALINE SAUCE
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1 c Light brown sugar
3 tb Cream
3 tb Praline liqueur
1/4 c Light corn syrup
1/2 ts Vanilla
Pinch of salt
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VANILLA SAUCE
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1 c Milk
1/3 c Sugar
2 tb Flour
2 Egg yolks
1/4 c Heavy cream
1 ts Vanilla
Pinch of salt
Blend eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla to make a cold custard. Slice bread.
Baste bread slices with melted butter and sprinkle with a mixture of
cinnamon and sugar. Bake bread on a sheet pan in a 375 degree oven to
crisp. Layer bread in a baking pan. Pour the custard over the bread.
Cover the pan with foil. Place the pan in a pan of water and bake at 375
degrees for 1-1/2 hours or until done. Uncover and cool until firm. To
re-warm, wrap in foil and place in a steamer or a colander over a pan of
simmering water and cover.
PRALINE SAUCE
Heat corn syrup and brown sugar until dissolved. Cook over medium heat
until bubbling. Add cream, praline liqueur, vanilla and salt. Stir well
and serve over bread pudding with vanilla sauce.
VANILLA SAUCE
Blend sugar and flour then blend with milk. Bring this mixture to a boil
and then simmer until smooth, stirring constantly. Mix egg yolks, vanilla
and cream. Blend a little of the hot mixture into the egg yolks and cream.
Return the egg mixture to the stove. Remove from heat, stirring well. Add
a pinch of salt and serve.
Yields
1 Servings