Chilly morning, cozy thoughts....

Sitting here, drinking my Yogi tea, wondering about what I'd be doing this morning if I were somewhere else, someone else....If I had it my way I would have been up hours ago planning my next creation.  Something warm, sweet and gooey.  Luckily for me (and you) I don't have to reach far.  Like most of my recipes, this one can be adapted to your taste...pick a different bread or fruit, omit the alcohol, or use more.  Whatever your favorite flavors, this treat is sure to please...for dessert, or breakfast!


Stephanie's Amaretto-Banana-Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding
1 loaf Challah bread, cut into 1in pieces
2 bananas, cut into 1/2in chunks
2C heavy cream
1C sugar, plus 2T for bananas
4 large eggs
1T vanilla
6T amaretto
2T butter
1 bag chocolate chips

Preheat oven 350. Grease med baking dish or loaf pan.

In a frying pan, melt butter, 2T sugar, and 2T amaretto. When melted, add bananas. Saute until golden brown. Set aside.

In a large bowl mix cream, 1C sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 4T amaretto, until well blended. Fold in bread, chocolate chips and sauteed bananas. Let sit for at least 5 mins for bread to soak liquid. Pour into baking dish.

Place dish towel in a roasting pan. Place baking dish on top. Pour enough water in roasting pan to cover 1/2 of baking dish. Put in preheated oven. Bake for 1 hour or until knife in center comes out clean. Cool on rack.