New Orleans Bread Pudding Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
• 1/2 cup butter, melted, divided
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
• 10 slices day-old French bread (1 inch thick), cubed
• SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Dash salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon butter