Bread Pudding
Bread Pudding is an old-fashioned favorite. A great use for leftover bread, this beloved recipe is a simple custard and bread baked together.
I use a home made raisin bread but any white or whole wheat bread will do. Keep it simple with the given recipe or make it more elegant with a bit of brandy. Add some chocolate and add a dollop of cream for decadence!
Serve it warm and each bite just melts in your mouth. Perfect to share with family, friends and neighbors, baking is such a great way to share loving-kindness during these troubled times.
Recipe is below.
Foodie Lit
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Bread Pudding
Serves 8
5 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
4 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 loaf slightly stale challah, cubed
1/2 cup raisins
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Spray a 9X13 baking dish with a cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350F.
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Mix together in a pot, eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place over medium heat and bring to a bubble. Do not bring to a boil or the eggs will cook. Remove from heat.
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Place cut challah and raisins evenly into baking dish. Pour egg mixture over the cut challah, making sure all the bread is moistened. Let soak for 15 minutes.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, until custard is set. Remove from oven and cool before serving.
Note: If bread is fresh, cube it and place in a 300F oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until bread is slightly browned.
Add dried fruit: Use dried cherries, chopped figs or apricots
Chocolaty: Add 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate with challah.
Add brandy: Add 2 tablespoons brandy to the milk mixture after heating.
Reduce sugar: Use Stevia in place of sugar, following measurement substitution on package.
Dairy Free: Use almond or soy milk in place of milk and non-dairy margarine in place of butter.
Gluten Free: Use gluten free bread.
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