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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding: The Best Comfort Dessert

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

A delightful recipe for Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce, perfect for comforting cravings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 cups stale bread, cubed
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes and milk. Let it soak for 15 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Mix the egg mixture with the soaked bread until combined. Stir in raisins if desired.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until set.
  7. For the vanilla sauce, combine sugar, butter, and cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves and sauce thickens.
  8. Serve the bread pudding warm with the vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

  • Use day-old bread for best results.
  • Add nuts for extra texture if desired.

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Keywords: bread pudding, dessert, comfort food