Traditional Bread Pudding
Traditional bread pudding is a straightforward baked dessert that uses day-old bread soaked in a spiced vanilla custard. It takes about 15 minutes to assemble and 45 minutes to bake, producing a soft, custardy center with a lightly golden top.
Equipment
- Oven-safe baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed preferably French or Italian
- 3 cups whole milk room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar prefer organic
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for greasing dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an oven-safe baking dish generously with butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Add the cubed bread and raisins to the bowl, pressing gently until the bread is fully soaked in the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using half-and-half instead of whole milk.
- To add a boozy twist, soak the raisins in rum for 15 minutes before adding them to the mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 129gProtein: 26gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 112mgSodium: 1142mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 5gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 371IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 225mgIron: 8mg
Tried this recipe?Rate This Recipe!
