Bread Pudding With Rum


This bread pudding always gets rave reviews, and you'll get cravings for it! Don't bring it to parties, because you'll never get a bite! the rum just adds that je-ne-sais-quoi. Scotch also makes a nice substitute, but it's not quite the same.

Steps


Cube bread and place , crust side down , into a casserole dish.
Scald 1 1 / 2 cups milk and pour over bread.
Let sit 15 mins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
Whisk eggs with spices and salt.
Add sugar and whisk until dissolved.
Add remaining ingredients.
Scald remaining 1 1 / 2 cups milk.
Add milk to egg mixture in 1 / 2 cup increments and whisk thoroughly after each addition.
Pour mixture over bread.
Bake for 45-50 minutes , or until top browns and a fork inserted near the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile , mix together rum and brown sugar.
Add just enough water to obtain a molasses-like consistency.
About 7 minutes before the end of baking , spoon topping mixture on.
Serve warm.
Reheats well.

Ingredients


vienna bread, milk, eggs, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, rum, maple syrup, raisins, brown sugar, water