Julia Alvarez's Pudin de Pan (Bread Pudding) Recipe

Name: Julia Alvarez's Pudin de Pan (Bread Pudding)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf high-quality sliced bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch squares; 6 cups whole milk; 1 3/4 cups sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 stick sweet butter, plus more for greasing the pan; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 cup dark rum; Grated peel of 1 lemon; 4 eggs, well beaten; 3/4 cup dried prunes, pitted; 1 cup guava paste (available at Spanish groceries); 1/4 cup brown sugar (unrefined, if possible)

Servings: persons

1 loaf high-quality sliced bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch squares
6 cups whole milk
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick sweet butter, plus more for greasing the pan
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup dark rum
Grated peel of 1 lemon
4 eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup dried prunes, pitted
1 cup guava paste (available at Spanish groceries)
1/4 cup brown sugar (unrefined, if possible)

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the bread, milk, sugar, salt, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, rum and lemon peel.
3
When warm, remove from heat and stir in the beaten eggs.
4
Add the prunes and stir well.
5
Pour this mixture into an oiled 9-by-12-inch baking dish.
6
Slice the guava paste into thin strips and press into the top of the mixture.
7
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the top is golden and the pudding smells great.

967

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 loaf high-quality sliced bread, crusts removed and cut into 1-inch squares, 6 cups whole milk, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Julia Alvarez's Pudin de Pan (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.

Julia Alvarez's Pudin de Pan (Bread Pudding)

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