The flaky French pastries are, in fact, the secret behind Ina Garten's famous version of bread pudding, which she originally featured in her 1999 cookbook ... with crunchy pecans, and even ...

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let cool about 10 minutes. Spoon sauce over the top and sprinkle with the remaining pecan pieces. Serve warm in squares. Serves 10 to 12.