Description
This Easy Bread Pudding is a delicious way. To turn leftover bread. Into a comforting dessert. The simple custard base. Made with eggs, milk, sugar, and a touch of vanilla is poured over stale bread. Then baked to perfection. A sprinkle of cinnamon adds warmth. And if youβre feeling indulgent. The optional brown sugar sauce. Brings a caramel-like richness. That takes it over the top. This recipe is quick to prepare. And even quicker to disappearβyour family will love it!
Ingredients
6 slices stale bread (or about 4–5 c broken bread pieces or cubes)
3 tbsp butter (1 tbsp + 2 tbsp)
4 beaten eggs
2 c milk
ΒΎ c white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
Raisins (optional)
Optional Brown Sugar Sauce:
3 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F. And butter an 8-inch baking dish.
Break the bread into pieces. And place them in the dish.
Drizzle melted butter over the bread.
In a bowl, mix eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
Pour the mixture over the bread. Ensuring all pieces are coated.
Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden. And springs back when touched.
(Optional) Prepare the brown sugar sauce: Melt butter, and stir in brown sugar and vanilla. And drizzle over the baked pudding.
Notes
To make this bread pudding gluten-free. Simply substitute the stale bread. With your favorite gluten-free bread. Many gluten-free breads can be a bit denser. So you might want to lightly toast the bread before using it. To ensure it holds up well in the custard. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free. So you wonβt need to make any other changes. Just follow the recipe as written. And enjoy a delicious gluten-free dessert. That everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
