Blueberry Almond Bread Pudding Recipe

• 1 c. Diamond Sliced Almonds
• 1/2 c. unsalted butter at room temperature
• 8 ounce 1- or possibly 2-day-old challah or possibly brioche or possibly other egg-rich bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 6 c.)
• 4 c. half-and-half
• 1 c. sugar
• 6 x egg yolks
• 2 x Large eggs
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 2 c. fresh or possibly unsweetened frzn blueberries

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