Tennessee Bread Pudding

• 2 c. hot water
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
• 4 large eggs
• 1 c. flaked coconut
• 1/2 c. crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 9 slices white bread with crust, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Bourbon Sauce

1. Combine water and sugar in a bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Add milk and eggs, stirring with a wire whisk until blended.
3. Stir in coconut and next 5 ingredients.
4. Add bread cubes; let stand 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan; bake at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Serve warm with Bourbon Sauce.
7. Makes 12 servings.

water, sugar, milk, eggs, flaked coconut, pineapple, raisins, butter, vanilla extract, ground nutmeg, bread, bourbon sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1036061 (may not work)