Bread Pudding
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A classic bread pudding made with stale white bread, eggs, milk, and warm spices, baked until set and served warm with whipped cream.
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Ingredients
- 12 to 16 ounces sliced white bread, stale but not hard
- (¾ cup raisins or other dried fruit)
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups whole milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 Whipped Cream or cream (opens in new tab)
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Step 1.
Butter a 2-quart baking dish. Trim the crusts and cut into ½-inch cubes: 12 to 16 ounces sliced white bread, stale but not hard
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Step 2.
You should have 5 lightly packed cups. Spread the bread in the prepared baking dish. If desired, scatter over the top: (¾ cup raisins or other dried fruit)
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Step 3.
Whisk together thoroughly in a large bowl: 4 large eggs; 3 cups whole milk; ¾ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon grated or ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt
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Step 4.
Pour the mixture over the bread and let stand for 30 minutes, periodically pressing the bread down with a spatula to help it absorb the liquid.
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Step 5.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Step 6.
Bake the pudding in a water bath until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Serve warm with: Whipped Cream or cream
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