Dakota Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Cut bread in 1-inch cubes and spread in a shallow baking pan.
2. 2
   Cover loosely and let dry overnight.
3. 3
   Beat eggs, milk, sugar, cream, and vanilla together.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and raisins.
5. 5
   Pour milk mixture over bread and stir until bread is soaked with milk mixture.
6. 6
   Pour into a well greased 9 x 13 pan.
7. 7
   Cover with foil and bake at 325 for 1 hour or until set.
8. 8
   CARAMEL SAUCE:.
9. 9
   In a heavy saucepan, combine the ingredients for the sauce, except vanilla.
10. 10
    Cook over medium-high heat until it boils, stirring constantly.
11. 11
    Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
12. 12
    Serve over pudding or store in refrigerator up to 7 days.
13. 13
    MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:.
14. 14
    Combine all ingredients for sauce except vanilla in a 4-cup measuring cup.
15. 15
    Cook on High for 3-4 minutes until it boils, then add vanilla.