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Grandma’s Classic Bread Pudding
Flona Rose

Grandma’s Classic Bread Pudding

A comforting, old-fashioned dessert made with stale bread soaked in a spiced custard and topped with a rich, homemade vanilla sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups stale bread cubed
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for pudding
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional
  • 1/2 cup butter for sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, for sauce
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract for sauce

Equipment

  • 1.5-quart Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Place bread cubes and raisins (if using) into the prepared dish.
  3. Whisk together melted butter, milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 tsp vanilla.
  4. Pour mixture over bread and let sit for 15 minutes to soak.
  5. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and set.
  6. Simmer sauce ingredients (butter, sugars, cream) in a saucepan for 3-5 minutes. Stir in vanilla off heat.
  7. Serve warm pudding drizzled with warm vanilla sauce.

Notes

  • Toast fresh bread in the oven first if you don't have stale bread.
  • Sauce thickens as it cools; reheat gently if needed.