A classic bread pudding recipe is a comforting dessert made from stale bread, milk, eggs, sugar, and spices. Here’s a simple recipe to make it:
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of cubed stale bread (French bread or brioche works well)
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: raisins or chocolate chips for added flavor
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Bread: If your bread is not stale, you can dry it out in the oven for about 10 minutes. Then, place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture over the cubed bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. If you’re using raisins or chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish (about 9×13 inches) and pour the bread mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. It can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature, often with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of ice cream.
This classic dessert is perfect for using up leftover bread and makes for a deliciously warm treat!