Classic Bread Pudding
A comforting bread pudding that transforms stale bread into a warm and delightful dessert, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- Soak the cubed bread and milk, letting the bread soak for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Combine the egg mixture into the soaked bread. Stir in raisins if using.
- Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Use day-old bread for best results. Experiment with different types of bread and flavors to make it uniquely yours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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