Dollywood Bread Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup raisins
1 quart half-and-half
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 cups egg bread, day old cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F
Grease 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
Combine 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon.
Toss bread cubes, melted butter, raisins and sugar-cinnamon mixture in a large bowl.
Spread evenly in greased pan.
Set aside.
Whisk eggs lightly in bowl.
Bring cream, remaining sugar and vanilla to a boil.
Gradually whisk cream mixture into eggs. Pour over bread mixture.
Place pan in water bath.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes until custard sets and top is golden brown.