Cranberry Bread Pudding With Brandy Sauce

Ingredients:

8 ounces French bread - torn in small pieces
1/2 cup Dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 quart Milk
1 cup Sugar
3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 cup Butter
1/4 cup Milk
1/2 cup Brandy
3 lightly beaten Eggs
1 tbsp Vanilla
1/2 tbsp Baking powder
1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon

Method:

1.Preheat the oven at 350 degree F.
2.Spray a 6-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3.In a bowl, combine the milk, 1 cup sugar, cranberries, eggs, vanilla, baking powder and cinnamon, stir until well blended.
4.Add the bread and toss to blend thoroughly.
5.Pour the mixture into prepared dish.
6.Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
7.In a saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar with butter and 1/4 cup milk .
8.Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until butter melts and sugar dissolves.
9.Remove from heat and stir in the brandy.
10.Cut the bread pudding into squares and spoon sauce over each serving.