**BAKING**

COMFORT FOOD!!!

There is something to be said about eating something delicious!

Especially when it's homemade!! From YOUR kitchen!

Well here is something you MUST try!

Croissant Bread Pudding!!!

First you make a custard!

Arrange your croissants in a baking dish.

Pour the custard on the croissants and let soak for 10 minutes

Place dish in a larger dish

fill larger dish with water

(this is called a water bath,

and it will help keep a humid oven

and keep the bread pudding moist when eaten)

Cover with tin foil.

and Bake---

Your beautiful Croissant Bread Pudding is Complete!

Enjoy!!!

It really is delicious!!!

Here's the Recipe:

• 3 extra-large whole eggs
• 8 extra-large egg yolks
• 5 cups half-and-half
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 vanilla bean scrapped
• 6 croissants, preferably stale
• 1 cup raisins
• (I don't like raisins so they're not in mine)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs, egg yolks, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla.

Set the custard mixture aside. Slice the croissants in half horizontally.

In a 10 by 15 by 2 1/2-inch oval (or rectangle)

baking dish, distribute the bottoms of the sliced croissants,

then add the raisins, then the tops of the croissants (brown side up),

being sure the raisins are between the layers of croissants or they will burn while baking.

Pour the custard over the croissants and allow to soak for 10 minutes, pressing down gently.

Place the pan in a larger one filled with 1-inch of hot water.

Cover the larger pan with aluminum foil, tenting the foil so it doesn't touch the pudding.

Cut a few holes in the foil to allow steam to escape.

Bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for 40 to 45 more minutes

or until the pudding puffs up and the custard is set.

Remove from the oven and cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Happy Baking!!!