Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Lazarus Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce

Lazarus Bread Pudding
With Whiskey Sauce
The large Federated Department Store with main offices in Columbus, Ohio, known as Lazarus Department Store, served wonderful tasty food in their inhouse restaurants.  They also sold a cookbook which included the recipes of their fabulous food.  

Whiskey Sauce
1 cup butter
2 c. powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons whiskey
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While the pudding is baking, melt butter and whip in powdered sugar.  Beat eggs with a fork and add to the butter mix in small amounts while stirring well with a fork until all is blended.  Stir in whiskey and serve with pudding.  

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Custard Mix
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 eggs
5 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
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Blend granulated sugar, salt and eggs with a wire whisk.  Add milk and vanilla: set aside.


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Bread Pudding
1/2 lb french bread
1/4 cup toasted pecans
1/2 cup melted butter
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Break French bread into medium pieces.  Add pecans and melted butter.  Arrange in a greased 9x13 baking dish.  Pour custard mix over bread pieces.  
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To Bake:  Place the dish in a pan with a small amount water to create a double-boiler effect.  The water should come up the side of the baking dish about halfway.  Bake at 350^ for 50 to 60 minutes.  Test by inserting a knife into the center of pudding.  Serve with sauce.
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2 comments:

HappyEnchilada said...

Thanks for the recipe I did a web search on a whim. I remember going to Lazarus with my grandmother and she always treated me to lunch at the cafe. And of course I inherited her sweet tooth so we both always shared this wonderful bread pudding!

Dine With Donna said...

Dear Ms.Donna,
Thank you so much for the recipes! I can tell that cooking is truly an art form and a deep passion for you. I was pleasantly surprised to see a blogger who is so in tune with a pot and pan.(smiling) You have really inspired my love of cooking as well as my appetite! Please continue to blog Ms.Donna because you have a fan who hopes you will write a cookbook someday.
Take Care and Thanks again!!!
Angela