This week, Chef Rob Valencia of Great Performances Catering shows Tina Redwine how to make Bread Pudding. If you have any questions, please email tredwine@news12.com.

1 ½ Tbsp Unsalted butter, softened

1  large pinch Ground nutmeg

1  large pinch Ground Cinnamon1  Large Orange, zest of finely chopped

Directions: Combine ingredients in s mall bowl and mix well to incorporate spices and orange zest into butter.  Set aside.

8  Slices good quality bread, cut into 1/3 inch slices 

9 Large free-range eggs

1 ½  Tbsp Sugar

1 ½  Tbsp Milk

2 1/3  Cream

1 Vanilla pod , scored lengthwise and seeds removed

Directions: Preheat over to 300 degrees. Brush bread with butter, toast bread to pale color.  Combine eggs and sugar in bowl, mix well.  In a sauce pot, heat milk, cream and vanilla to scalding hot.  Layer bread in a shallow ramekin.  Whisk warm milk and cream into egg mixture.  Pour over bread and allow to soak for ten minutes.  Bake until golden brown and firm to touch.  Serve warm