Description
Comforting old fashioned bread pudding with vanilla sauce brings warmth from grandma’s kitchen to your table. Creamy custard-soaked bread and rich vanilla sauce create a nostalgic dessert you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
Spices and Flavors:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fats and Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and lightly coat a 2-quart baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Gently combine cubed bread with milk, allowing the bread to absorb liquid for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate melted butter, sugar, beaten eggs, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, vanilla extract, and optional raisins into the bread mixture, stirring until well blended.
- Transfer the moistened bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top and a firm, set texture throughout the pudding.
- Remove from oven and let rest briefly before serving warm, accompanied by a drizzle of smooth vanilla sauce if desired.
Notes
- Bread selection matters hugely, so choose day-old or slightly stale bread for best texture absorption and a more authentic pudding experience.
- Customize raisin preferences by substituting with dried cranberries, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts for added excitement and personal flair.
- Control sweetness levels by adjusting sugar quantity or using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for different dietary needs.
- Ensure even baking by gently pressing bread mixture into the dish, creating a uniform surface that promotes consistent cooking and golden-brown appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 293 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg