Bread Pudding With Dried Fruit

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350º F.

Have ready a 13x9x2-inch ovenproof pan.

1. In a medium bowl, add dry fruit, liqueur, cinnamon powder and grated orange rind. Mix well. Cover with plastic, and set aside overnight or for at least 1 hour.
   
   
2. In a medium saucepan, add whole milk, cinnamon stick and cloves. Heat at medium heat until it boils. Strain and, in a large bowl add condensed and evaporated milks. Add bread and soak for 1 hour.
   
   
3. In a medium bowl, mix egg yolks with sugar, adding ingredients slowly while beating until well-mixed and smooth. Add salt and mix well.
   
   
4. Add melted butter to bread mixture. Add egg mixture, marinated fruit and guava. Mix well but gently.
   
   
5. Pour mixture into a 13x9x2-inch ovenproof pan. Place in a larger pan to which you have added hot water. Bake for 1 hour.
   
   
6. Remove from oven and let rest at room temperature. Pudding can be served at room temperature or after refrigerating for a few hours.

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