Chef Point Café Bread Pudding Recipe - (4/5)

Ingredients

• 1 (1-pound, 6-ounce) loaf Texas toast bread, divided
• 1 (15-ounce) loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cognac Sauce (recipe follows)
• Makes about 13/4 cups
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water, divided
• 2 tablespoons cognac