Bread Pudding Souffle

Attach a greased and sugared foil collar to a 2-quart souffle dish; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine the 1/2 cup milk, liqueur of your choice, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir in the bread cubes; set aside. In a small saucepan melt the butter. Stir in the flour and dash salt. Add the 3/4 cup milk; cook and stir till thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. In a small mixer bowl beat egg yolks 5 minutes or till thick and lemon coloured. Gradually stir saucepan mixture into yolks. Stir in bread mixture. Wash beaters thoroughly. In a large mixer bowl beat the egg whites and the 1/2 teaspoon vanilla till soft peaks form (tips curl); gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks (tips stand straight). Fold bread mixture into egg whites. Turn into the ungreased souffle dish. Bake in a 325F oven for 50 to 55 minutes or till a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Serve immediately with Buttery Sauce. Makes 8 servings. Buttery Sauce 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 slightly beaten egg 1/4 cup chocolate creme liqueur, apple brandy, creme de cacao, orange liqueur, or amaretto In a small saucepan combine sugar and butter. Cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, till sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir some of the mixture into the egg. Return mixture to pan; cook and stir 2 minutes more. Cool slightly; stir in desired liqueur (use same liqueur you used in the souffle). Serve the sauce warm over souffle. Makes one cup.