Greetings again to all baking lovers out there! One comfort dessert I really enjoy personally is bread pudding and today, I want to make sure as many people as possible can enjoy this delicious dish with the help of this video blog. For me, something about the bread pudding – the warm custardy bread with its whipped toppings – makes me feel so safe and all warm. All in all, this dish is quite important to me since it takes me back to several family get-togethers where everyone used to rush to get a whiff of the sweet baked scent in the home, which in reality was bread pudding being baked.
This sweet dish has caught my eye ever since I was a kid and now I am all grown up, so I’ll make sure that any reader regardless of skill level, will be able to prepare this dish by following the steps of making how to make bread pudding easily mentioned in the guide below. Before we begin, you should definitely get an apron as it gets messy!
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ToggleIngredient’s Directions & Preparation
To start off with, we need a good foundation in order to bake this delicious dish so for that, we need to acquire all the required ingredients necessary to set this wonderful dessert with sauce. For starters, here’s a gourmet: bread pudding sauce simple recipe you can begin with:
Things Needed:
- 1 loaf of bread (make sure if you can find, then use Pepperidge Farm bread since its texture is just perfect)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups of whole milk (or if you’d like to make it creamier you can mix milk with cream)
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (Flavor is essential and it is also worth noting that the ground cinnamon is rather optional)
- 1/2 cup of raisins or chocolate Chips This is really optional as they can be omitted!
- Salt to taste
Handy Instructions
- Choosing the Bread: A good option would be stale bread since it will soak up the custard better. If stale bread is not available, you can toast fresh bread slices until they are slightly dry.
- Another Way To Try: There’s also the option of banana bread pudding which should interest people. All you have to do is replace normal bread with banana bread in the recipe, simple as that.
- Making Gluten-Free Bread Pudding: Anyone can enjoy this pudding by simply making it with gluten-free bread.
Best Procedure
Since we now have all of the necessary ingredients ready, I will explain to you the steps on how to make Bread Pudding without any hassle.
Step 1: Preheating the Oven
- Preheat your oven at 350 degrees of Fahrenheit If your bread pudding is perfectly cooked all the way through, it ensures that your bread pudding is evenly browned.
Step 2: Bread Preparation
- Grab a large bowl and start Peacefully ripping your bread into smaller pieces. If neatness is not something you are a fan of, perfect! It’s the right direction! The size of the pieces should be appropriate so that custard can flow into the bread.
Step 3: Prepare the custard mixture
Pour and whisk all the following into a different bowl:
- 4 Large Eggs
- 2 Cups Whole Milk
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- One Tablespoon of Vanilla Extract
- One Teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon (if you want to include it)
- Pinch of Salt
Lastly, mix all of the ingredients until you have a nice thick cream.
Step 4: mixing in the bread with the custard
Now since you have made the custard, pour that mix over the torn pieces of bread, making sure to coat every piece slightly. Now, this step is very important—let it sit for about 15-20 minutes, to allow the bread to get soaked in the custard.
Step 5: Raisins, chocolate chips and nuts oh my!
After the 20 minutes have passed, now is the perfect time to throw in chocolate chips and raisins. Or if you want to switch things up a bit, and you are looking for a more adult approach, feel free to put some nuts or bourbon inside. Just mix them slowly.
Step 6: Prepare the Baking Dish
Take a baking dish, ideally one that is 9 by 13 inches and grease it using some butter or cooking spray. Then grab the bread mixture and place it inside the baking dish, making sure to spread it evenly.
Step 7: Bake
You need to bake it in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for around 45-50 minutes. The center of the mix, when prodded with a fork or knife should feel firm, and the top needs to be golden brown. In case you need additional variety, you can shake the dish. The mix would still wiggle a bit but remain firm.
Step 8: Cool and Serve
Remove the tin from the oven and wait for approximately ten minutes for it to cool down. Now is the perfect time to get started on the delicious and enticing sauce to go with your bread pudding, which you will drizzle over the pudding.
Decoration and Presentation Tips
Now let’s move on to more important matters, how do you take your bread pudding to the next level? Here are some suggestions.
Serving Suggestions
- Drizzle with Sauce: Adding a sauce consisting of sugar, butter and vanilla is an easy way to elevate your desert. Melt a half cup of butter, one cup of sugar and one teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour this over the pudding and warm it over a low flame.
- Top with Fresh Fruits: Why not try some fresh berries or a banana as a garnish?
- Whipped Cream or Ice Cream: A bowl of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream on top will elevate your dessert to another level!
- Garnish with Mint: Tying it all together is a sprig of fresh mint.
FAQs
1. How do I make bread pudding?
Making bread pudding is fairly easy, all that is needed is to tear some bread, prepare a custard, combine the two and pop it in the oven! For a detailed method, please refer to my step by step guide above.
2. What can I do with stale bread?
Stale bread is great for bread pudding! Croutons, French toast, or even breadcrumbs to use later for cooking as well can also be made.
3. Can I prepare bread pudding ahead of time?
Of course! You can mix the ingredients a day in advance and simply cover them and place them in a refrigerator. After that, once you are ready to serve dinner, you can pop the mixture in the oven.
4. How to make bread pudding?
In order to cook bread pudding, follow the steps illustrated in the baking of my recipe. One thing to ensure is that it is perfectly cooked (not too dry) but moist enough.
5. How many calories is a slice of pudding?
The estimate can differ because of the various factors but a common portion has somewhere between 250 and 400 calories. For a lighter blend, a sugar infusion or a low calorie loaf could be suitable.
My Final Touch
There you have it friends, a brilliantly simple recipe for bread pudding which is bound to turn heads. I trust in my heart that this recipe will get you delighted so don’t hesitate to grab a bigger spoon and get with it, after all there’s no shame in devouring a few bites of this warm and spoilable dessert. Let us know your thoughts or if you have any comments in the space provided. May this never end and your entire home be filled with alluring smells from freshly baked goods.