Amaretto Bread Pudding

This recipe is from "Savory Faire" cookbook. It is very easy to make and is wonderful.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• PUDDING

• 1  loaf  white bread, cubed
• 1  quart half-and-half
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 4  eggs
• 2  tablespoons  almond extract
• 1  cup  almonds, sliced

• SAUCE

• 1  cup butter
• 2  cups powdered sugar
• 1  egg
• 1⁄3 cup amaretto liqueur

Directions

1. Place bread cubes, half and half, sugar, eggs, almond extract and almonds in large mixing bowl.
2. Mix until well combined.
3. Pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F.
5. for 35 minutes or until set.
6. When pudding is almost finished baking, place butter in a saucepan and melt slowly.
7. Add powdered sugar and beaten egg.
8. Mix quickly so that the egg doesn't cook before it is incorporated.
9. Cook until smooth and incorporated.
10. Add almond liqueur.
11. Cut pudding into 12 squares and serve warm with warmed sauce and whipping cream.
12. NOTE: I found it easier to mix all liquids and sugar together first, then add bread.