Bread Pudding

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Ingredients — preview

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar plus 1 tablespoon (5 1/4 ounces)
• 1 loaf brioche bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
• 9 large egg yolk
• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

Preparation — preview

1. Adjust oven racks to middle and lower-middle positions and heat oven to 325˚ F.
2. Combine brown sugar and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in small bowl; set aside.
3. Spread bread cubes in single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets.
4. Bake, tossing occasionally, until just dry, about 15 minutes, switching trays from top to bottom racks halfway through.
5. Cool bread cubes about 15 minutes; set aside 2 cups.
6. Whisk yolks, remaining sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt together in large bowl.
7. Whisk in cream and milk until combined.