pumpkin bread pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cups whole milk (Or 1 cup heavy cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk)
• 3/4 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 large eggs plus 1 yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
• 5 cups cubed (1-inch) day-old baguette or crusty bread
• 3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted* (can skip this step if using the second set of instructions)