Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding
Stale bread gets a second life in this old-fashioned bread pudding, soaked in a simple vanilla custard and baked until set and golden on top. The result is soft and custardy in the center with slightly crisp edges. It comes together in about an hour and works well with whatever bread you have on hand.
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x13 inches)
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed such as French or sourdough
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Place the cubed bread in the greased baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the optional raisins over the bread.
- Pour the milk mixture over the bread cubes. Press down lightly with a spatula to ensure the bread is fully immersed in the custard.
- Cover with aluminum foil and allow the mixture to soak for about 10 minutes to ensure all bread pieces absorb the custard.
- Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean when done.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
- For a twist, consider adding a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving.
- You can also substitute the raisins for dried cranberries or chopped nuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 783kcalCarbohydrates: 128gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1283mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 5gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 672IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 206mgIron: 8mg
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