1 loaf of cinnamon raisin bread
1 loaf of French/white bread
2 cups milk
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup brown sugar (can use granulated sugar)
4 egg yolks
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/4 cup sherry
1 tsp. cinnamon
2 sticks butter (softened/melting)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup shredded coconut
chopped fruits i.e; pineapple and/or apples (optional)

Cut bread into small cube pieces. Place in a large bowl. Add milks and allow to set for about 1 hour in refrigerator. In a separate container, combine softened/melted butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, pecans and coconut (optional: fruit may be added).

Add butter and sugar mixture to milk soaked breads. Grease a large baking pan with butter. Pour into pan until 1/2 full. Keep in mind that it does expand. You may have enough for two baking pans.

Bake at 325°F for about 1 hour or until browned.

Submitted by: Sandra Lopez