One day ahead slice your baguettes into ½" slices let the slices sit out in the air to stale overnight
The next day arrange the bread slices in a 9" x 13" casserole dish * see notes while you melt the vegan butter
Pour the vegan butter over the bread slices in the casserole dish then sprinkle with optional raisins
In a 4qt sauce pot combine the sugar with the cornstarch & whisk to distribute evenly then add the plant milk & extract heat just to dissolve the sugar then remove from the heat & pour over the bread slices in the casserole dish
Let the bread soak while you preheat the oven to 350℉
Bake the french bread pudding casserole for approximately 40 minutes or when the custard is visibly set (the thinner 9" x 13" pan took 35 minutes to bakeA thicker custard layer made in a 9" x 9" pan will take longer ~ closer to 45 minutes
Notes
Be sure to read the notes for success section above the recipeStorage Bread Pudding must be kept refrigerated & will stay fresh for up to 1 week. Serve warm or cold