How to Make Bourbon Bread Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bourbon Bread Pudding is a classic Southern dessert that combines the rich flavors of bourbon with the comforting texture of bread pudding. This decadent treat is perfect for special occasions or just a cozy night in. Whether you're a fan of bourbon or not, this dessert is sure to please with its sweet and delicious flavor profile.

With its origins in traditional Southern cuisine, Bourbon Bread Pudding has been a staple in many households for generations. The recipe is simple and stra...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 large eggs, beaten slightly
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 cups dry bread cubes
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup finely chopped hazelnuts
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • ½ cup bourbon whiskey

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch bread pudding

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat milk and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat until butter is completely melted, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Stir in milk mixture. Stir in bread cubes, raisins, and hazelnuts. Let sit for 5 minutes. Pour into an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • While pudding is baking, heat brown sugar, 1 cup butter, and bourbon whiskey in a pot over medium heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Pour sauce over bread pudding when done.
  • Nutrition

    470 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 46g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 153mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 226mg