• 1 loaf whole wheat bread cut into cubes
• 4 beaten eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ stick melted butter
• splash of rum (optional)
• ¼ cup chopped raisins

Caramel Ingredients

• ¼ cup salted butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream or milk
• ½ cup pecans

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together all the ingredients listed under the bread in a bowl then put aside.
• Diced bread into cubes then pour mixture over bread and let it sit for 3 minutes to absorb the liquid then add raisins.
• Pour bread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.
• Place the heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until the sauce becomes creamy but not too thick.
• Stir in the pecans and let it simmer for a minute, then drizzle over bread pudding and allow to set. Serve pudding warm or cold. Leave the extra sauce to drizzle after.