Amaretto Bread Pudding
["1 (1 lb.) loaf challah bread with poppy seed", "1 qt. half and half", "2 Tbsp. (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature", "1 1/2 c. sugar", "3 eggs, room temperature", "2 Tbsp. almond extract", "3/4 c. golden raisins", "3/4 c. sliced almonds", "Amaretto Sauce"]
["Break challah into 1-inch pieces in a large bowl.", "Add half and half.", "Cover and let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally."]
["bread", "unsalted butter", "sugar", "eggs", "almond extract", "golden raisins", "almonds", "Amaretto Sauce"]