Old Fashioned Bread Pudding (Video)
Ben Ashby
A timeless southern classic that can be as simple or as complex as you’d like. This is the basic recipe with great cinnamon and vanilla flavors but can be added to easily. The key is using a really good bread. We use sourdough!
1 loaf sourdough bread
3 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup raisins (Optional)
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups whole milk or half and half
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream or caramel sauce for topping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cube bread into 1 inch cubes. In a large bowl mix all ingredients and whisk well. Make sure eggs are well incorporated. Add bread to mix and allow to soak up the mixture. Turn out into a well greased baking pan. This will make a shallow 13x9 or a deep smaller dish. I use an oversized pie dish. Pour any remaining liquid over the dish. I will sprinkle with additional spices for more flavor. Bake for 45 minutes or until the liquid feels firm. Do not burn. You can cover with alluminum foil if desired. Will prevent top from becoming overly dry. Once cool top with whipped cream or caramel sauce and serve cold or hot.
This recipe can easily be modified for additional flavors. Bourbon is a common addition.
