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      Title: Alyce Mantia's Almond Bread Pudding
 Categories: Desserts, Bakery
      Yield: 8 Servings
 

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      6    Croissants; large, cut
           -crosswise in 1/2" slices
      8    Eggs; large, beaten slightly
      2 c  Sugar
      3 c  Half-and-half
      1 tb Amaretto
      2 ts Vanilla
    1/4 c  Almond paste; about 3 oz,
           -cut into bits
    1/2 c  Almonds; slivered
 

  Butter a baking pan, 9x13 and place the smallest croissant rounds in a
  lawyon in the bottom.  Then top with a layer of the larger ones,
  until all are arranged in the pan. Whisk the eggs and sugar together
  well, then whisk in the half-and-half, Amaretto and vanilla, mixing
  well. Pour over the croissant rounds. Sprinkle the almond paste over
  the top and push down with a spoon so that the bread absorbs the
  liquid. Let set for 10-20 minutes at room temperature. Sprinkle the
  almonds over the top and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, or until
  golden and puffed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
 

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