Description
Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a heartwarming dessert that captures the essence of comfort food. Each bite transports you back to cozy family gatherings, filled with the rich flavors of buttery caramel and warm vanilla. This classic recipe is simple to prepare, making it perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether it’s a festive celebration or a casual weeknight dinner, this pudding delights with its comforting texture and nostalgic taste. Top it with homemade caramel sauce or serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed white bread
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup raisins
- ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine cubed white bread and raisins.
- In a saucepan, heat milk and butter until melted. Pour over the bread cubes and soak for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish (1 ½ quarts).
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown on top and firm in the center.
- For caramel sauce, mix equal parts granulated sugar and heavy cream in another saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg