Biltmore's Bread Pudding

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Biltmore's Bread Pudding

original recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Biltmore-s-Bread-Pudding

Ingredients:

• 8 cups cubed day-old bread
• 9 eggs
• 2-1/4 cups whole milk
• 1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

CARAMEL SAUCE:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

1. Place bread cubes in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cream, sugar, butter, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour evenly over bread.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
3. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring the sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture turns a golden amber color. Stir in butter until melted. Add cream. Remove from the heat. Serve with bread pudding.  Yield: 12 servings.