1 loaf French bread
1 qt. half and half
2 tbsp. butter, room temperature
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. almond extract
1 c. raisins
1 c. sliced almonds

Break up bread into small pieces. Place in bowl and cover with half and half. Cover and let stand 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 9"x13"x2" baking dish with the butter.

In a small bowl, beat eggs, sugar and almond extract. Stir into bread mixture. Add raisins. Spread mixture in buttered dish. Bake for 50 minutes. Remove, cool, serve with Amaretto Sauce.

8 tbsp. butter, room temperature
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 egg, well beaten
4 tbsp. Amaretto liqueur

Over medium heat stir together butter and sugar. Stir until butter and sugar are dissolved and mixture is very hot. Remove from heat. Stir egg into mixture. Continue until sauce comes to room temperature. Add Amaretto liqueur. Spoon over individual servings of bread pudding and place under broiler until sauce bubbles. Serve immediately. Serves 8 to 10.