Copycat Panera Bread Butterscotch Bread Pudding With Bourbon And Pecans

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If you're looking for a sweet treat with a twist, this Panera-inspired butterscotch bread pudding might just be your new go-to. Crowned with bourbon butterscotch and crunchy pecans, you can't go wrong.

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

1 review

ingredients

3/4 cup light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
8 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 quart half-and-half
2 cups pecan pieces
8 cups rustic white bread or sourdough bread cubes (1/2 inch)
powdered sugar, for dusting

directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 9x13"baking dish.

To make the butterscotch sauce, combine the brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and bourbon in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer the mixture, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth in consistency. Cool 1/2 cup and set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, half-and-half, and the cooled butterscotch sauce. Fold in pecans and bread, transfer to the prepared dish, and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake 30 minutes, uncover, and then bake an additional 10 minutes. Gently shake the pan to make sure the pudding has set.

Serve with remaining butterscotch sauce, warmed, and powdered sugar.

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ruby05

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reviews & comments

ZOMG REVIEW:
July 4, 2013

I've nver much cared for bread pudding, I usually just find it kinda boring I guess. Made this for some friends and wasn't planning to eat any of it. Took a bite when I was serving it and about died and went to heaven. I was beginning to regret having to share it with anyone. Will be making it again as soon as they leave.

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