Mixed Berry Bread Pudding - Lidia

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar, plus more for the baking dish and sprinkling
• 4 large eggs
• Kosher salt
• 2 cups half-and-half (or 1 cup milk, 1 cup cream)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 8 cups cubed day-old brioche or country bread (about 16 ounces)
• 1 1/2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, and/or blackberries)
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds