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Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

A golden slice of old-fashioned bread pudding being drizzled with a creamy sauce from a spoon.
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A classic, comforting bread pudding made with stale bread and a simple custard, perfect for a budget-friendly dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups stale bread, cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the cubed stale bread in the prepared baking dish. If using raisins, scatter them over the bread.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing down gently to ensure all pieces are moistened. Let it soak for about 15-20 minutes.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top. A knife inserted near the center should come out clean.
  6. Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. It is best served warm.

Notes

  • For a richer custard, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If your bread is not stale, you can toast it lightly in the oven before cubing.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce, such as vanilla sauce, caramel sauce, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
  • This dessert can be made ahead and reheated.

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