Add one layer of the Challah bread on the bottom of the baking dish, you may have to customize your slices by cutting them slightly to make sure the whole bottom is filled
Sprinkle on half of the chocolate chips and half of the raisins
Add another layer of the Challah bread, following the same pattern of the first layer
Sprinkle on the remaining chocolate chips and raisins
In a large bowl mix milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and melted butter
Slowly pour the milk mixture over the layered bread
Cover with aluminum foil
Bake for 50 minutes
Uncover and bake for an additional 10 - 15 minutes until middle is set and top is slightly brown
Allow to cool slightly before serving
Easy Homemade Caramel Sauce
Add brown sugar, butter and milk to a small sauce pan
Bring to boil, stirring regularly
Allow to cook for 3 - 5 minutes
Allow to cool slightly to thicken
Drizzle on top of bread pudding
Enjoy!
Notes
You can store remaining caramel sauce in a jar or a container in the refrigerator. Be sure to cool before refrigerating.