Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce

Name: Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 4 large whole eggs; 1 large egg yolk; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 1/2 cups milk; 2 1/2 cups whipping (heavy) cream; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 12 oz French or other firm bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices, then cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (10 cups); 1/2 cup raisins, if desired; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 1/2 cup butter or margarine; 2 tablespoons water; 1 large egg; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons whiskey or bourbon or 1 teaspoon brandy extract