Description
Delight in the warmth of this easy bread pudding recipe, perfect for cozy nights and cherished gatherings. Each bite offers a creamy texture and sweet aroma that will fill your home with comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale bread, torn into pieces
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Place the torn bread in the prepared baking dish. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread pieces, gently stirring to coat.
- Sprinkle optional raisins or chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best results; it absorbs the custard better.
- Customize with nuts or different mix-ins based on your preference.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg