Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

 There are delicious family winter dishes that warm the stomach and warm the heart by eating them among family gatherings on a cold winter night.

Ingredients:

- 4 cups 8 slices cubed white bread

- cup raisins optional, for sweetness and texture

- 2 cups milk

- cup butter

- cup sugar

- 2 eggs, slightly beaten

- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

- teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Vanilla Sauce:

- cup butter

- cup granulated sugar

- cup firmly packed brown sugar

- cup heavy whipping cream

- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease a 1.5-quart casserole dish or baking dish.

2. Combine Bread and Milk Mixture: Place cubed bread and raisins in a large bowl. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk and cup butter, stirring until the butter melts about 4-7 minutes. Pour the warm milk mixture over the bread and let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak.

3. Add Pudding Ingredients: Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.

4. Bake the Pudding: Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and lightly golden. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.

Vanilla Sauce Instructions:

5. Cook the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and begins to boil about 5-8 minutes.

6. Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Serve:

Spoon the warm pudding into bowls or onto plates. Generously drizzle the vanilla sauce over the top. Serve immediately for the ultimate indulgence.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes pudding, 8 minutes sauce

Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Servings: 6-8"