Three Influential Chefs Share Warm Bread Recipes That Will Melt In Your Mouth And Your Heart

Chef Omar A. Walters

Source: Courtesy of Omar A. Walters

Chef Omar, who blends a Caribbean twang with an urban New York twist, invites us to recreate his robust bread pudding:

Sara Lee Cinnamon Bread Pudding

Ingredients

•  2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup butter 
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten 
• 1/2 cup brown sugar 
• 1teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg 
• 1/4teaspoon salt 
• 7 cups soft bread cubes (about 7 slices of Sara Lee Cinnamon Loaf) 
• 1/2cup raisins
• 1/2 cups of cherries 
• 2 cups Whipping (heavy) cream
• 1 table spoon of vanilla extract 
• 1 table spoon of almond essence 

Source: Courtesy of Omar S. Waters

Steps

Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot. 

In large bowl, mix eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, almond essence and vanilla extract. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased deep round pan. Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean and serve.

Brought to you by Sara Lee