old-fashioned bread pudding
This is an old family recipe that I've been using for over 30 years. It's a great way to use stale bread and/or rolls, but is especially good when you make it with the flavored "swirl" breads available in stores. The finished dish is rich, egg-y, and custard-y. It's like eating French toast out of a bowl! Try using apple fritters instead of bread, and about 1 cup chopped apple for a different twist. You can use as many bread cubes as you want with this recipe. If you like your bread pudding dense, add more bread cubes. But it will have to bake longer so it sets, and keep an eye on it.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
One bite of this old-fashioned bread pudding instantly takes us back to childhood. It tastes just like the bread pudding we grew up eating. Baking it in a water bath gives it a custard-like texture. Essentially, this combines bread pudding and vanilla custard into one nostalgic dessert. Adding raisins was what we enjoyed as kids, so we did add them. This would be just as delicious without them. Try Susan's idea for an apple fritter and shredded apple bread pudding for a nice fall treat. We topped ours with a bit of homemade whipped cream for a rich treat.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5 cups bread cubes
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
How To Make old-fashioned bread pudding
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Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Have at the ready a 9X13-inch baking pan with about 2" of water in it. You will need this to bake the bread pudding in a water bath. -
Step 2Spray a 3-4 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
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Step 3In a large bowl, mix the sugar and flour. Add the eggs and beat well (by hand).
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Step 4Add the vanilla and milk and mix well.
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Step 5Add the bread cubes and raisins. Mix well. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes until the bread has absorbed some of the liquid.
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Step 6Pour into prepared baking dish. Dot with butter.
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Step 7Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.
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Step 8Place in a baking pan (with water on the bottom) and place in the heated oven. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until bread pudding is browned and firm. Be very careful when taking out of the oven as the water in the baking pan is extremely hot.
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Step 9Cool slightly before serving.
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Step 10Serve garnished with whipped cream if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
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