Raisin Muffin Bread Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 cinnamon raisin English muffin (about 1/2 lb)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 3 eggs
• 1-1 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 pinch ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup rum or bourbon
• 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Split English muffins, then cut into small pieces (I cut each in 4 strips, then turned 90° and cut in 4 again). Place in bowl with raisins.

2. 2

   In a large measuring cup, beat eggs. Add enough milk to make 2 cups total liquid. Add brown sugar, spices, vanilla and rum, and combine thoroughly. Pour over bread cubes.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 350°F Allow bread to soak for 15 minutes while oven preheats. Meanwhile, spray a 1.5-qt souffle dish with non-stick spray. Place souffle dish on cookie sheet to catch any spillover.

4. 4

   Pour bread mixture into souffle dish. Sprinkle with white sugar, and bake in preheated oven 60 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes before serving.