Bread Pudding Recipe With Brandy Sauce

Ingredients

• 6 cups day-old bread (cubed, preferably brioche or challah for softness)
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 cup raisins or dried currants (optional, soaked in warm water)
• Unsalted butter ½ cup (1 stick) (Melted)
• Granulated sugar ¾ cup
• Heavy cream 1 cup
• Brandy ⅓ cup (Use a quality brandy for best flavor)
• Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon