Bread pudding is a delicious and comforting dessert that is made by combining stale or day-old bread with a mixture of milk, eggs, sugar, and spices. Here’s a basic recipe for making traditional bread pudding:
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of stale bread, cut into cubes
- 2 cups of milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of melted butter
- Optional: raisins, nuts, or other add-ins
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and milk. Let the bread soak in the milk for about 10-15 minutes, allowing it to absorb the liquid.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the egg mixture over the soaked bread and gently fold until the bread is evenly coated.
- If desired, fold in raisins, nuts, or any other add-ins of your choice.
- Pour the melted butter over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set.
- Allow the bread pudding to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, either on its own or with a drizzle of caramel sauce, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream for added indulgence.
Feel free to customize this basic recipe to suit your taste preferences. Bread pudding is versatile, and you can experiment with different types of bread, spices, and mix-ins to create your own unique variations.
