Bread Pudding

Bread Pudding is a timeless comfort dessert that transforms day-old bread into a rich, custardy delight. Traditionally made with a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it's baked until golden and often topped with a warm sauce—vanilla, caramel, or bourbon. Perfect for holidays or chilly nights, it’s hearty, homey, and highly customizable with additions like raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 12

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, british

Calories: 165

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

6 slices day-old bread torn into small pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
½ cup raisins Optional
2 cups milk
¾ cup white sugar
4 large eggs beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

Oven
Spatula or spoon
Whisk
9x13-inch baking dish

Method

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place bread pieces into an 8-inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter over bread and sprinkle raisins over top.
Whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a medium mixing bowl until well combined.
Pour mixture over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until all bread is covered and soaking up the liquid.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and the top springs back when lightly pressed, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg

Notes

A cozy, custard-soaked dessert made from simple ingredients—Bread Pudding turns stale bread into a sweet and satisfying classic.

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