Beaumont Inn Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce

Yield:	6 Servings
Categories:	Puddings, Breads

1	lb	French style bread (the firmer the better)
3 1/4	c	Milk
3		Eggs
2	ts	Vanilla
3/4	c	Granulated sugar
1/4	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	c	Pecans
1/4	c	Raisins (optional)