Basic Bread Pudding

• 3 cups stale bread, cut into 1- inch cubes
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups milk, warm (or you may use half and half)
• 5 eggs beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons corn syrup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 small pinch fleur de sel, optional

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine the beaten eggs, cinnamon and cubed bread.
3. Pour this into an 8- inch baking dish (or 2 quart baking dish).
4. Combine the sugar, vanilla, milk, and salt and pour into the baking dish over the bread cubes.
5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/basic-bread-pudding-recipe/ (may not work)