Ingredients

For the Pudding

• 5 cups white bread, torn into little pieces
• 2 1/4 cups milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Dough

• 2 1/4 cups flour + 1/4 cup reserved
• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoon) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water (105-115 F)
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoons salt

For the Egg Waqsh

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water