Ingredients:

• Ingredients :
• 16 ounce French Bread
• 4 cup milk
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup Priesters Pecans (chopped)
• 1-1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Custard Sauce :
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup half n half
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Ingredients: Cube the French Bread in 1" pieces, place bread in a lightly greased 9-x 13-inch pan. Add milk and let stand 10 minutes. Blend mixture well using your hands. Stir in eggs and next 4 ingredients. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until firm. Serve with Custard Sauce. Custard Sauce: Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer mixture 5 minutes. Cool and stir in vanilla. Serve warm over warm bread pudding. Reba suggests: "some folks use croissants, but I like the texture better using French Bread".