Brandy Bread and Butter Pudding

Brandy bread and butter pudding is very rich; it must be left to soak long enough before baking for the cream mixture to thoroughly penetrate the bread. If you are in a hurry, or want a less rich pudding, replace the cream with half-and-half or milk, adding it all at once, and omit the soaking step. This express-method pudding should be served with plenty of the brandy-flavored whipped cream.