How to Make Bread Pudding
Bread pudding has been a dessert staple since the middle ages. Try a warm dish of this satisfying treat on a cold winter night.
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You Will Need
- 1 lb. white or egg bread (4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 c. raisins, chocolate chips, or berries
- 4 large eggs
- 1 c. sugar
- 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- 2 c. milk
- 2 c. light cream
- 2 tablespoons rum or brandy
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
- 9" x 13" baking dish
- A whisk or mixer
- A large pan or roaster
Steps
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Step 1
Break the bread
Tear or cut the bread into bite-size pieces to get 9 to 10 cups of bread.
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Use a light white bread like French or Italian, or an egg bread such as brioche or challah. Day-old bread is best.
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Step 2
Fill the baking pan
Lightly grease the baking dish and then add the bread pieces. Mix in the raisins, chocolate chips, or berries.
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Use fresh raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
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Step 3
Melt the butter
Melt the butter and set it aside to cool.
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Step 4
Make custard
Beat the eggs and sugar with a whisk or mixer for 4 minutes, until they're thick and light yellow. Add the vanilla and cinnamon, and then beat in the cooled butter, the milk and cream, and the rum or brandy.
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Step 5
Add the custard to the bread
Pour the custard over the bread. Make sure all of the bread pieces are submerged.
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Step 6
Draw a hot bath
Place the baking dish inside a large pan or roaster. Add hot water to the pan until it reaches halfway up the side of the baking dish.
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Step 7
Bake
Bake in a 350 degree oven for an hour. When a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, the pudding is done.
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Step 8
Top and eat
Let the pudding cool briefly before serving. Top it with ice cream or whipped cream, and enjoy.
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