OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH BRANDY HARD SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole. In greased casserole, combine bread cubes and milk. In medium bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and eggs mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Add egg mixture to soaked bread cubes blend well.2. Bake at 350°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until pudding is set.3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all hard sauce ingredients. Beat at high speed until well blended. Cover refrigerate until serving time. Serve hard sauce over warm pudding.TIP: * Four slices white bread and four slices whole wheat bread yield about 5 cups bread cubes.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/10 of Recipe * Calories: 390 * Calories from Fat: 130 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 14 g 22% * Saturated Fat: 7 g 35% * Cholesterol: 70 mg 23% * Sodium: 250 mg 10% * Total Carbohydrate: 59 g 20% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 46 g * Protein: 6 g * Vitamin A: 10% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 10% * Iron: 8% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch, 2 Fruit, 2 1/2 Fat or 4 Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Fat