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Beat the condensed milk with the bread! I make this dessert for years in 5 minutes!

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:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 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.
  3. Make the Custard: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  4. 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.
  5. Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish (about 9×13 inches) and pour the bread mixture into it, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-55 minutes, or until the pudding is set and the top is golden brown.
  7. 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!

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