Description
A delightful dessert combining rich flavors and warm textures, perfect for using leftover bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (for sauce)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Add the cubed bread to the mixture, ensuring all pieces are saturated.
- Let it sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb the custard mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- While baking, prepare the vanilla sauce by mixing sugar, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Serve warm bread pudding drizzled with the vanilla sauce.
Notes
Use day-old bread for the best results. Feel free to add dried fruits, chocolate, or nuts for customization.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: bread pudding, custard, dessert, vanilla sauce, comfort food