Ingredients
I Tbs butter
2 cups half-and-half/light cream/milk 1 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
8 slices white bread/ french bread
Bourbon Sauce
1/2 cup butter
1 1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
3-4 Tbs Bourbon
Preparation
Spread melted butter in baking dish. In large mixing bowl combine half-and-half, sugar eggs and vanilla. Tear bread into pieces.(should be about 4 cups). Add bread to half-and-half mixture, stir to combine. Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover and chill overnight. Bake, uncovered at 350F (180C) 30-35 min. Cool about 30 min before serving.
Melt butter. Stir in sugar, water and egg yolk; whisk over medium heat until mixture just comes to boil. Cool 15 min. Stir in bourbon.