Inn at Huntingfield Creek

Very Berry Breakfast Bread Pudding: Breakfast-Brunch

Servings: 16

Prep time:1 hr.

Ingredients:

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  1 loaf sturdy country white bread

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  1 cup light brown sugar (divided)

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  2 1/4 cups whole milk

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  6 large eggs

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  2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries (not strawberries)

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  1/4 cup berry jam

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  1/2 cup butter

Step 1:

Cut bread into 1-inch squares and sprinkle evenly into buttered 9x13 pyrex dish.

Step 2:

Beat together: eggs, milk, 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. Add a pinch of cinnamon and a teaspoon of vanilla if desired. Pour over bread and allow to sit 15 minutes (or overnight).

Step 3:

Add berries to bread mix and dot with jam of your choice.

Step 4:

In small saucepan melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter and then add 3/4 cup brown sugar and allow to boil until fully incorporated. Pour evenly over bread and fruit.

Step 5:

Bake at 410* for about 45 minutes until puffed up and bubbling. Serve at once and be prepared for praise!