Fantastic Caramel Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter a 2-qt baking dish.
3. 3
   Trim the crust off of bread, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
4. 4
   Scatter bread crumbs into baking dish.
5. 5
   Sprinkle the raisins over bread cubes.
6. 6
   In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla and milk.
7. 7
   Pour the mixture over the bread cubes.
8. 8
   Pressing the bread down with a spatula to help absorb the liquid.
9. 9
   Let sit for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Place the baking dish with the pudding mix, into a larger pan.
11. 11
    Pour water 2/3 of the way up the outside dish to make a water bath.
12. 12
    Bake for 1-1/4 hours, until puffed and firm.
13. 13
    FOR CARAMEL SAUCE: Melt butter in a small saucepan.
14. 14
    Then whisk in the 1/2 cup brown sugar, then stir for 3-5 minutes.
15. 15
    Add in the heavy cream, and continue to stir for 2 mins more.
16. 16
    Top sauce onto bread pudding.