Dreamy French Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Dreamy French Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb loaf French bread, day old; 4 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups unbleached cane sugar; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 teaspoons orange zest, finely minced; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3 cups rice milk (Rice Dream enriched, vanilla flavored); 1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb loaf French bread, day old
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups unbleached cane sugar
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest, finely minced
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups rice milk (Rice Dream enriched, vanilla flavored)
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.", "Lightly grease a 13"" x 9"" baking dish. Tear or cube the French bread into 1"" pieces and place in the baking dish.", "In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, egg yolks, butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar, orange juice, zest and vanilla extract. Set 1/4 cup of sugar aside.", "Add the nutmeg, cinnamon and Rice Dream to the egg mixture; whisking well until blended. Stir in the raisins and nuts if using.", "Pour the mixture over the French bread then lightly stir the mixture to coat and to prevent the bread pudding from burning.", "Let stand for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the mixture.", "Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 minutes, remove foil and sprinkle top with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.", "Baked uncovered for another 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and pudding ""puffs"" up. Add the almonds last 10-15 minutes of baking.", "Serve warm. Dollop with non dairy topping or fresh whipping cream if desired."]

1198

kcal

Calories

Fat

193

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb loaf French bread, day old, 4 eggs, 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Dreamy French 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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Dreamy French Bread Pudding

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