KINGFISHER BANANA BREAD PUDDING

Kingfisher Banana Bread Pudding

Source: Kingfisher Restaurant, Tucson, Arizona

Serves 20.

1 1/2 pounds banana puree
10 eggs
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 1/4 quarts milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 pound raisins
Pinch of salt
2 ounces rum
6 ounces cold butter, cut in small pieces
1/2 ounce vanilla extract
1 1/2 pounds stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

Mix all ingredients and pour over bread. Soak overnight.

Bake 100 minutes at 350 degrees F, covered, in bain marie (water bath).