Pecan Pie Bread Pudding | Crystal Creamery

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons (¼ stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
• 2 cups pecan halves
• 2 eggs, beaten