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Bread Pudding


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delicious bread pudding is made with stale bread, milk, eggs, and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a comforting dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups stale bread (day-old French bread or brioche), cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries) – optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, cut stale bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside to dry slightly.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently fold until all pieces are soaked without becoming mushy.
  5. If using dried fruit, fold it into the mixture now.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown on top.
  7. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with cream or serve with ice cream for an indulgent treat.

Notes

  • This recipe is a great way to use up stale bread.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite dried fruits or nuts.
  • Serve warm with a drizzle of cream or scoop of ice cream.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg