Sumi Chang's Bread Pudding

Serves 8-10

Preheat oven to 350º

Ingredients:

• ½ loaf (400 grams) of brioche, challah or any egg bread
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 Tbs. vanilla
• ½ tsp. salt

Method:

• Apply non-stick spray generously to the bottom and sides of an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9-inch square pan, 8-inch round pan or 6-cup (large size) muffin tin and set aside.
• Cut the brioche or egg bread into one-inch cubes and set aside in a large bowl.
• Heat the cream, milk and sugar until nearly boiling, but do not let the liquid boil.
• Pour the hot liquid over the brioche cubes and stir to mix. The bread will soften.
• In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, vanilla and salt. Add this to the bread mixture.
• Mix all together thoroughly and pour or scoop into the desired pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the pudding. If it comes out clean, the bread pudding is done.

Delicious served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream!