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Granny's Bread Pudding

1 pound French style bread (the firmer the better) 
3 1/4 cups milk 
3 eggs 
2 teaspoons vanilla 
3/4 cup granulated sugar 
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 
1/4 cup pecans 
1/4 cup raisins (optional) 
Tear bread into medium pieces. Add sugar and cinnamon. Mix milk, lightly beaten eggs, and vanilla. Add to bread mix. Place 1/2 mix in casserole. Layer pecans and raisins, if used. Top with the rest of the mix. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly brown. Serve warm with Bourbon sauce.
Bourbon Sauce


1 cup granulated sugar 
6 tablespoons butter, melted 
1/2 cup buttermilk 
1 tablespoon (or more!) Bourbon 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
1 tablespoon white corn syrup 
1 teaspoon vanilla 
In a sauce pan mix all ingredients. Bring to a boil for 1 minute. Serve warm.

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