Easy Bread Pudding with lemon sauce!

[Rosalee]

Bread pudding:
5 eggs
2 cups of granulated sugar
1/4th cup of light brown sugar
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
4 cups of half and half
1 cup of shredded coconut, optional
1 loaf of French Bread

Lemon sauce:
4 eggs
1/4th cup of lemon juice
1cup (2 sticks) butter, melted
1 (1 pound) package of confectioners' sugar.

For the bread pudding, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar,vanilla,butter, half & Half, and coconut in a bowl, whisking well after each addition. Tear the bread into bite sized pieces and soak in the egg mixture for 5 minutes. Pour into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until golden brown.
For the sauce:
Process the eggs, butter, lemon juice and hot melted butter in a blender. Add the confectioners' sugar gradually processing until smooth. Serve over the bread pudding. The sauce may be stored in the refrigerator for about 1 week and may be reheated in the microwave. Serves 10-15

Rosalee Decker
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