AMARETO BREAD PUDDING

FOR THE PUDDING:
1 loaf French bread
1 quart half and half
2 tbsp butter
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tbsp almond extract
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup sliced almonds
FOR THE AMARETTO SAUCE:
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 eggs beaten
4 tbsp amaretto liqueur

TO MAKE THE PUDDING:
Break up bread and cover with half and half. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 325-degrees F. Grease 9x13x2-inch dish with the butter.

Beat eggs, sugar, and almond extract. Stir into bread mixture. Gently fold in raisins and almonds. Spread evenly in dish.

Place on middle rack in 325 degree F oven and bake 50 minutes. Remove and cool.

TO MAKE THE AMARETTO SAUCE:
Using double boiler, stir together butter and sugar until very hot. Remove from heat. Whisk the egg well into butter and sugar mixture. Add liqueur.

TO SERVE:
Cut pudding into 12 to 15 pieces. Spoon sauce over and serve immediately.

Source: Redding Record Searchlight