1 loaf French bread
1 qt. half & half
2 tbsp. butter, room temp, unsalted
3 eggs
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. almond extract
3/4 c. golden raisins
3/4 c. sliced almonds

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

2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

3. Grease 9"x13"x2" baking dish with butter.

4. In small bowl, beat together eggs, sugar and almond extract. Stir into bread mixture.

5. Gently fold raisins and almonds into mixture.

6. Spread evenly in buttered baking dish. Set in middle rack and bake 50 minutes until golden. Remove and let cool.