Liza’s Bread Pudding
Sweet nostalgia: Easy bread pudding, a warm hug of cinnamon, vanilla, and memories. Simple joy in every bite.
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
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- 4 cups of bread, cubed stale bread (French bread or any other dense bread)
- 3 cups of milk, (whole milk or a combination of milk and cream)
- 3 egg(s), large
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/2 cup of raisins or currants, or other dried fruit (optional)
- 1/4 cup of butter, for greasing the baking dish
- powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the OvenPreheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare the BreadCut the stale bread into 1-inch cubes. If your bread isn’t stale, you can spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes to dry them out slightly.
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Grease the Baking DishGrease a 9×13 inch (or similar size) baking dish with melted butter.
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Assemble the PuddingIn a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
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Combine with Bread CubesAdd the cubed bread to the egg and milk mixture. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the bread to absorb the liquid. If desired, fold in raisins or other dried fruits.
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Transfer to Baking DishPour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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BakeBake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
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Cool and ServeAllow the bread pudding to cool for a bit before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature. Optionally, dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving.
Notes
Serve the bread pudding on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 1 hour
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