INGREDIENTS
1
( 1 pound ) loaf of stale French bread , sliced and cubed (about 9 to 10 cups)
6 cups
milk , divided
6
large eggs , divided
1 cup
butter , softened at room temperature
1 1/2 cups
granulated sugar
1 tsp
cinnamon
Freshly grated nutmeg ,
2 tsp
pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup
black or golden raisins , optional
1 tbsp
cornstarch
1/2 cup
plus 2 tablespoons of water , divided
6
reserved egg whites
cream of tartar
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
Whiskey Sauce