The Best Bread Pudding Ever

The Best Bread Pudding 

Ingredients: Pudding: 1  cup  granulated sugar 5 large beaten eggs 2  cup  milk 2  teaspoon  pure vanilla extract Opt. 1 T. brandy 3  cup cubed homemade bread, allow to stale overnight in a bowl (I used oat bread rolls) Topping: 1  cup  packed light brown sugar 1/4  cup  (1/2 stick) butter, softened 1  cup  chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan or deep casserole dish. Mix together granulated sugar, eggs, and milk in a bowl; add vanilla and brandy. Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 20 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: 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 T.  brandy 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.

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