from feast of eden
Serves 4-6
Pudding
3 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sugar
3 cups milk
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup raisins
8 slices of stale French bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
Brandy Sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 Tbsp milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup brandy, or to taste
Pudding: Mix together all ingredients except the bread. Put bread pieces in a large bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices and let sit 20 minutes. Lightly grease a 4 quart baking dish, and place bread slices in it. If there is any egg mixture left, pour it over the bread. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes or until the custard is set and the top is slightly browned.
Brandy Sauce: In medium saucepan, cook over low heat the sugar, butter and milk until the sugar dissolves. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in beaten egg and liquor to taste. Serve over warm or room temperature bread pudding.