Ingredients
– 1 loaf of French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups whole milk
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
– ¼ cup bourbon
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
– ½ cup raisins (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Whisk
– Baking dish (9×13 inch)
– Oven
– Saucepan for making sauce
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Spatula or wooden spoon
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, I whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined. The smell of the vanilla and cream in the air is simply heavenly! Next, I gently fold in the bread cubes, allowing them to soak up all that delicious custardy mixture. If you like, you can add raisins at this stage for an extra pop of sweetness. Just keep in mind, the raisins will plump up beautifully during baking! (See the next page below to continue steps…)