Almond Bread Pudding
["1 loaf French bread", "1 qt. half and half", "3 eggs", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 tsp. almond extract", "3/4 c. sliced almonds", "3/4 c. golden raisins (optional)"]
["Break up bread into pieces. Cover with half and half. Let stand 1 hour."]
["bread", "eggs", "sugar", "almond extract", "almonds", "golden raisins"]