Smoque Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 6 brioche buns
• 3 cups milk
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup pecans, halved and pieces
• 2 cups brown sugar
• ½ lb butter
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 oz bourbon
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream