Have some stale bread? Why not make a bread pudding?
Bread pudding originated from the old English times to turn stale bread into something fresh, hot, and delicious.
You can serve this dish as a tasty snack or a dessert if you prefer to serve it with fruit, whipped cream, or powdered sugar on top.
You can use any bread that you prefer when making bread pudding.
This recipe uses Challah bread, and its thick crust can give more texture to your pudding. You can also use brioche, croissant, or raisin bread to add a bit of sweetness to your pudding. Cut the bread into smaller slices, around an inch thick, and place them in a baking dish.
One important factor of a tasty and moist pudding is the batter.
Just beat the eggs and add the ingredients one by one as you continue mixing them after each ingredient. You can adjust the sugar if you don’t want it to be too sweet, and the vanilla if its aroma can be overpowering for you.
You can add other ingredients to the mix if you like.
This recipe is very straightforward and doesn’t add much to the mixture, but it’s your choice to add something else for added flavor, texture, and aroma. You can add fruits and nuts for something chewy and crunchy, or some dried fruits and nutmeg for flavor and aroma.
But the key to a great pudding? Soaking the bread in the batter!
Pour the batter into the dish of cut-up bread and make sure it’s evenly spread. You can also use a (measuring cup) to scoop some of the batter and pour it on equal portions of the dish. Use a spatula to press the bread to soak it further. Give it time so it will absorb enough batter.
Bake it for 50 minutes in 350 degrees Fahrenheit heat.
Allow it to cool down for around twenty to thirty minutes so it won’t fall apart on your dish. You’ll know you baked the perfect pudding when it comes off springy when you touch the top of it. You can serve this hot or chilled from the refrigerator.
Ready to make this bread pudding recipe? Here are the ingredients and steps on how to create one.
Ingredients:
- 1lb Challah bread
- 4 Large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp of vanilla
- 2 tbsps melted butter
Directions:
- Cut the bread into 1-inch squares and place them in a baking dish.
- Beat eggs in a bowl until the whites and yolks are mixed thoroughly.
- Add sugar and continue to mix. Pour in milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and melted butter, mixing in every ingredient addition.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the baking dish of cut-up bread and let it soak.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes.
- Once done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 20-30 minutes.
- Slice up and serve. You can also top this with your favorite sweet toppings.
Try this at home and let us know what you think!
