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Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large beaten eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups cubed Italian bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup brandy
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan.
Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes.
In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, butter, and pecans.
Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.
For the sauce:
Mix together the granulated sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.
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By AnnieC13138031
Northern Virginia
on April 29, 2013
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Like many others, I dramatically reduce the amount of sugar in the egg and milk mixture to less than a cup. I substitute demerara for the brown sugar in the topping because I like the granulated texture better. Sometimes I skip the sauce. But when I do make it, I use Grand Marnier instead of brandy. Make the sauce the day before you bake the bread pudding because it is very boozy otherwise. With the tweaks, this is classic comfort food!
By ruthed123
on April 23, 2013
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Unfortunately I did not read the reviews before I made this bread pudding. I just trusted Paula Dean and not my own instinct that told me it was way too much sugar. Yuk! I had to throw it all out - it was sickening sweet. I hate wasting sugar and eggs!
By keencarlene
on April 01, 2013
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I took the advice of other reviewers and cut the sugar from 2 cups down to 1 cup. Stuck with the original measurements for the sauce. However, I think I may have used too much bread...I was too crazy on Easter Sunday and didn't pay attention to the bread measurement...ended up cubing the entire loaf of Italian bread (probably more than 3 cups. The taste was wonderful, like a decadent tray of chopped french toast. But the consistency seemed to be too dry. I will definitely attempt this recipe once again while paying close attention to the measurements. I think this recipe could be adapted to create an amazing french toast!
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