Acadian Bread Pudding Recipe

• 12 ounce Cubed French bread or possibly bag of potato rolls, (Albertson's grocery)
• 4 x Large eggs
• 1 1/2 c. Sugar
• 3 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
• 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1/4 lb Oleo, melted
• 1 quart Heavy cream or possibly if you like instead, 1 qt half and half
• 8 Tbsp. Sugar
• 9 Tbsp. Rum, (I like to put more)
• 3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. Water
• 1 tsp Orange zest, (grated orange peel)
• 1 c. Pecans, (optional)

Directions