3 cup divided granulated sugar

5 large beaten eggs

2 cup milk

4 tsp vanilla extract, divided

3 cup cubed, allow to stale overnight in a bowl Italian bread

1 cup packed light brown sugar

½ cup butter, melted, plus ¼ cup softened

1 cup pecans, chopped

1 beaten, for the sauce egg

¼ cup brandy

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13x9x2-inch pan. Mix together 2 cups granulated sugar, 5 eggs and milk in a bowl; add 2 teaspoons vanilla.

Pour over cubed bread and let sit for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix and crumble together brown sugar, ¼ cup softened butter and pecans.

Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the top and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.

Sauce:

Mix together 1 cup granulated sugar, half a cup melted butter, 1 egg, and 2 teaspoons vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir together until the sugar is melted. Add the brandy, stirring well. Pour over bread pudding. Serve warm or cold.

Sugar: 57g

:

Calcium: 66mg

Calories: 392kcal

Carbohydrates: 58g

Cholesterol: 81mg

Fat: 14g

Fiber: 1g

Iron: 1mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 7g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g

Potassium: 119mg

Protein: 8g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Sodium: 412mg

Trans Fat: 1g

Vitamin A: 422IU

Vitamin C: 1mg