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Classic Bread Pudding
Stale bread is transformed into a comforting custardy dessert, soaked in cinnamon-spiced sweet custard and baked until golden and pillowy soft with crisp edges.
Why You'll Love This
- Uses up day-old bread
- Comforting, custardy texture with crisp golden top
- Simple pantry ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 cupscubed day-old bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 4 cupswhole milk
- 4large eggs
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 2 teaspoonsvanilla extract
- 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoonground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 cupraisins (optional)
- 3 tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and will vary based on the specific products used. It is not a substitute for advice from a nutrition professional.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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