2 each Loaves of stale French Bread (use White Bread if not available)
¾ lb. Butter
1 qt. Sugar
¾ cup Vanilla
15 Eggs
2 each Smashed Bananas
¼ cup Banana Liqueur
1 qt. Milk
Cut French Bread into 1 inch thick slices. Randomly fill a large pan or baking dish with the bread at least 3 inches deep. Melt butter and mix all remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Pour this mixture on top of the bread and let soak for about 5 minutes. Pressing bread down occasionally. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until the pudding rises. Top with Caramel Sauce and roasted almonds.
Makes 10 servings
Caramel Sauce
1 cup Dark Brown Sugar
4 tbs. Banana Liqueur
½ cup Heavy Cream
2 tbs. Butter
¼ tsp. Cinnamon
In a sauce pan heat banana liqueur until you get a flame. Now add the heavy cream and brown sugar. Let simmer until sauce becomes creamy. Add butter and cinnamon. Serve over warm bread pudding. Top with roasted almonds. Place almonds on a pie pan in a 350 degree oven, Cook until brown.
Serves 6
6 egg yolks
1/3 cup white sugar
2.5 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
3 tbsp. dark brown sugar