Serves: 16 / Preparation time: 15 minutes Total time: 1 hour BREAD PUDDING: 1 loaf (about 14 ounces) banana bread, cubed 4 cups (8 ounces) cubed French or Italian bread 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 3 cups milk, hot 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice