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bread pudding recipe

Are you craving a warm, comforting dessert that brings back memories? Our easy bread pudding recipe turns simple ingredients into a luxurious treat. It captures the heart of classic American baking. The homemade vanilla sauce makes this traditional comfort dessert truly spectacular.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups day-old bread cubed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
  • Vanilla Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Saucepan for vanilla sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease baking dish
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, butter, and vanilla in mixing bowl
  3. Add bread cubes and gently mix to coat
  4. Transfer to baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes
  5. For vanilla sauce, combine ingredients in saucepan
  6. Simmer sauce until thickened, about 5-7 minutes
  7. Dessert Serving Suggestions