Challah Bread Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf braided challah bread, torn into pieces
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 Tbsp grated orange zest
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 6 large eggs
• 4 cups whole milk
• 3/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp sugar, divided
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a greased 13"x9" baking dish, layer half of the bread cubes, cranberries, and orange zest. Repeat layers. Drizzle with butter.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla until blended; pour over bread mixture. Let stand for 15-30 minutes.
4. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
5. Bake, uncovered for 65-75 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.