Best Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Best Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf day old French bread, cut in 12 slices (1 inch thick); ½ cup real butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 5 eggs, beaten; 1 pint heavy whipping cream; 1 dash ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; ¼ cup raisins (optional); powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; milk, enough to make sauce the consistency of Elmers Glue. Add whiskey to taste

Servings: persons

1 loaf day old French bread, cut in 12 slices (1 inch thick)
½ cup real butter, softened
1 cup sugar
5 eggs, beaten
1 pint heavy whipping cream
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¼ cup raisins (optional)
powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
milk, enough to make sauce the consistency of Elmers Glue. Add whiskey to taste

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Cream sugar and butter in large bowl.
3
Add eggs, cream, cinnamon, vanilla and raisins, mix well.
4
Pour mixture into a 9 inch square pan.
5
(I double my recipe and use a bigger pan.
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Arrange bread slices flat in the egg mixture; cutting pieces to fit small holes but do not break into small pieces.)
8
Let the bread soak for 5 minutes and then turn pieces over and soak an additional 10 minutes.Push the bread down into the liquid to assure that it is covered with the mixture.
9
Place this pan into a larger pan that is filled to 1 inch of the top with water.
10
Cover the pudding pan with foil.
11
Bake 45 minutes.
12
Uncover pan and cook for 10 more minutes to brown top.
13
The custard should be soft, not firm.
14
Serve warm in bowls with sauce below with or without whiskey.
15
Whiskey sauce: Mix Powdered sugar,1 tsp vanilla and enough milk to make sauce the consistency of Elmers Glue.
16
Add whiskey to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf day old French bread, cut in 12 slices (1 inch thick), ½ cup real butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 5 eggs, beaten, and more.

Yes, Best Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Best Bread Pudding

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