Salted Caramel Bread Pudding

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   Combine the cream, butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

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   Let the butter melt, then slowly simmer the cream until it reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.

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   Be careful that the mixture doesnt boil over; if it does, reduce or remove from the heat.

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   Break the bread up into 1-inch pieces.

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   Day-old bread is best but any bread will work.

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   Place the bread in a large mixing bowl and set aside.

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8-inch-by-8-inch cake pan.

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   Add the reduced heavy cream mixture to the bread pieces and mix until combined.

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   Transfer to the prepared cake pan and sprinkle the kosher salt over the top.

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    You want just a light sprinkle to give it that salty and sweet taste.

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    Bake until firm in the middle, like brownies, about 20 minutes.

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    Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

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    This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.

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    The Food Network Kitchens have not tested it for home use and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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