Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a 8 x 8 inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
• In a medium bowl, combine milk, half and half, eggs, white sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and whisk vigorously to combine. 
• Add cubed bread to a large bowl and pour milk mixture over top. Let sit for about 10 minutes. 
• In a small bowl, combine butter, light brown sugar, and chopped pecans and stir with a fork until combined. 
• Pour half of the bread mixture into the prepared pan and top with half of the pecan topping. 
• Pour remaining bread mixture over top and top with the rest of the pecan topping. 
• Gently press down into the pan and place 8 x 8 inch pan onto a baking sheet. 
• Bake for 45-55 minutes, until bread pudding is set as desired. 
• Let cool at least 30 minutes in the pan before slicing and serving.