Bread Pudding recipe needed

I had some fantastic bread pudding last night. If you have a recipe that you like for bread pudding that you are willing to share, please do so in the comments. It seems like there is a tremendous variety of approaches to bread pudding so I am interested in doing some exploring of the space of possibilities. So even if you don't have a favorite recipe, what do you think makes a good bread pudding?

The one I had last night tasted like a combination of boiled custard and french toast and was really delightful, light, moist, and comforting. Seemed like an excellent summer desert or decadent breakfast. I suspect that later in the year when things turn cold again, it would be nice to have something a little more substantial. Maybe with some dried cranberries and more spices and a little denser.

Some recipes on line I may explore:

• Wikibooks: has a straightforward recipe that looks a little dry in the photo
• Pioneer Woman: Bread Puddding with sourdough bread cubes and pecan topping and a Whiskey Cream Sauce
• There look to be a lot of recipes at Betty Crocker
• Traditional recipes for amish bread pudding, and english bread and butter pudding

Any thoughts welcome ...