Sweet B Bread Pudding

9 c. cubed ciabatta or other heavy white bread (best if stale)
4 c. milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. dried currants

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

3. Place the cubed bread into a large heatproof bowl.

4. Head the milk over medium-high heat until bubbling, but not boiling. Pour the hot milk over the bread and allow to soak in.

5. Combine the sugar, applesauce, vanilla, egg whites, eggs, cinnamon, and currants in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined. Add the egg mixture to the bread mixture, and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.

6. Put on the top rack in the oven and bake for 50 minutes or until bread becomes golden on top and putting is set.

7. Let sit for about 10 minutes on top of the stove. Then, dig in.