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Grandma’s Old Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

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Make this classic, creamy bread pudding using stale bread. It features warm spices and a rich homemade vanilla sauce, providing ultimate comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (for sauce)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss gently to mix the spices evenly with the bread. If using raisins, add them now.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until well combined. This forms your custard base.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread mixture. Gently press the bread down to ensure all pieces absorb the liquid. Let the mixture sit for 15 minutes to soak thoroughly.
  5. Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
  7. While the pudding bakes, prepare the vanilla sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  8. Whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk or cream until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  9. Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with a generous drizzle of the homemade vanilla sauce.

Notes

  • Use day-old or slightly stale bread for the best texture; fresh bread can become too mushy.
  • For a New Orleans style, substitute the vanilla sauce with a bourbon sauce.
  • You can substitute brioche bread for a richer result.

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