Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350º F. Break bread into small chunks, and put in a large bowl. Add milk, and let soak about 10 minutes; crush with hands until well mixed. Add eggs, sugar, vanilla and raisins; stir well. Pour butter in bottom of a 9x13x2 inch pan; coat evenly. Add bread mixture and bake at 350º F for 50 minutes or until very firm. Let cool. Cube pudding and place on individual serving dishes. Spoon whiskey sauce over pudding; sprinkle top with nutmeg and serve. Yield: 12 servings. Whiskey Sauce: Combine butter, sugar and milk in a heavy saucepan; cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Add bourbon; mix well. |