7 slices raisin bread, cubed (4 c.)
1/4 c. brown sugar, packed
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
1/4 c. butter, cut in pieces
2 eggs, beaten

Spread bread cubes in 10 x 6 (or 8 x 8) glass baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar and salt. Microwave milk and 1/4 cup butter on HIGH in 4 cup glass measuring cup -- about 4 minutes. Whisk in 2 beaten eggs and pour over bread cubes. Microwave on HIGH about 9 minutes, turning dish once.

SAUCE:

1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. bourbon
1/4 c. butter, cut in pieces
1 egg, beaten

Mix sugar and bourbon in 2 cup glass measuring cup; add 1/4 cup butter and microwave on HIGH 2 minutes -- until bubbly. Stir some sauce into beaten egg; then pour egg mixture back into sauce and whisk until smooth. Serve warm over pudding.