How to Make Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting and nostalgic about old-fashioned desserts, and bread pudding is no exception. This classic dish has been a staple in kitchens for generations, and for good reason. It's a delicious way to use up stale bread, and the results are always warm, creamy, and satisfying.

Old-fashioned bread pudding is a simple yet versatile dessert that can be adapted to suit your tastes. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, or a mor...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons raisins
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
  • 1 stick butter
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10x12-inch baking pan

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.
  • Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.
  • Nutrition

    444 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 186mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 166mg