Bread Pudding
Summary
| Yield | 10 |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 1 1⁄2 hours |
| Recipe Index | pudding |
Description
Bread pudding is a dessert that was born of necessity long ago. It was a recipe cooked up by thrifty homemakers to use every bit of leftovers in interesting ways to feed their families. It is a fairly basic bread pudding recipe, but it is truly the satisfying treat that many people crave. Nothing beats warm bread pudding on a cold or rainy night.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 5 c stale bread
- 3⁄4 t nutmeg
- 1⁄2 c Raisins
- 3⁄4 c sugar
- 1 t Vanilla Extract
- 2 c whole milk
Instructions
1. Cut the bread in cubes and place in a loaf pan.
2. Beat the eggs in a bowl until frothy, then add the sugar, vanilla and nutmeg. Beat well.
3. Beat in the milk, then add the raisins to the mix.
4. Then pour the milk mixture over the bread and toss together.
5. Let the mixture soak for 30 minutes. While the bread is soaking, heat the oven to 300 degrees.
6. Bake for 45 minutes or until the custard has set.
7. Serve the bread pudding warm or cold, with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
There are many variations on the classic bread pudding. They often include a sweet sauce or other toppings that add to the richness of the basic bread pudding.
