Ingredients
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2-1/4 cups milk 4 beaten eggs 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups dry French, Italian, or sourdough bread cubes* 1 cup coarsely chopped peanut brittle 1/3 cup margarine or butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 medium bananas, sliced 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon rum or orange juice 1 tablespoon banana liqueur, creme de cacao, or orange juice Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Procedure
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl beat together milk, eggs,
granulated sugar, vanilla, orange peel, and cinnamon. Place bread cubes in
an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread
cubes. Sprinkle with chopped peanut brittle.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out
clean. Cool slightly. Serve warm with Bananas Foster Sauce and vanilla ice
cream, if desired. Makes 8 servings with 3 tablespoons sauce.
Bananas Foster Sauce: In a large skillet melt margarine or butter over
medium heat. Stir in brown sugar until melted. Add bananas. Cook and gently
stir over medium heat about 1 minute or until heated through. Remove from
heat. Stir in cinnamon, rum or orange juice, and banana liqueur, creme de
cacao, or orange juice. Serve immediately with bread pudding. Makes 1-1/2
cups sauce.
*To dry bread cubes: Place bread cubes in a large pan and bake in a 350
degree F. oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until dry but not brown, stirring
twice.
