Instructions: In a small saucepan combine espresso or coffee and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Boil until reduced to about cup. Cool and whisk together syrup. In a large bowl combine whole eggs, egg yolks, remaining cup sugar, half-and-half and syrup. Spread bread cubes in a 9-inch square baking dish and sprinkle with almonds if using. Pour custard over bread making sure all bread cubes are covered. Let stand for 30 minutes. Put baking dish in a larger pan and add enough water to pan to reach halfway up sides of dish. Bake bread pudding 350 degrees middle of oven for 55 minutes (1 hour - 15 min), or until golden brown and centre is set. Serve with warm caramel sauce and cinnamon whipped cream.

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