Panettone Bread Pudding with Spiced Orange Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups cubed panettone
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed panettone, melted butter and 1/2 cup of sugar. Mix until the cubes are evenly coated.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and salt. Pour the egg mixture over the panettone and stir to combine.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, 1/4 cup of sugar and melted butter. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbling.
6. Pour the orange sauce over the top of the bread pudding and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Panettone is a traditional Italian Christmas bread.
• The spices used in this recipe are traditionally used in Italian cooking.
• The orange sauce adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the bread pudding.