Bread Pudding - Nancy T.

3 slices white family-size bread with crust
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup sugar
pinch salt
3 eggs, beaten well
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 stick butter

Melt butter in baking dish and add crumbled bread. (Bread can be torn into small pieces.) Add sugar to beaten eggs, add salt and vanilla and mix well. Add to bread and milk mixture and blend well.

Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, depending on stove. You want a lightly browned top.

Caramel Sauce

1/2 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Melt butter, sugar and salt. Bring to boil. Remove from heat and whisk in milk and vanilla. Mix well.