Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F.

Butter two 1 1/4-cup ramekins and divide bread cubes between them. In a small saucepan heat half-and-half, butter, salt, and vanilla over moderate heat until hot. In a small bowl whisk together sugar, egg, and yolk and add half-and-half mixture in a stream, whisking. Pour mixture over bread cubes and bake puddings in middle of oven until puffed and golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Serve puddings warm with ice cream.

Serves 2.

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