BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING

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Let's face it, bread pudding is wildly underrated. And I honestly believe it's because so often, the bread pudding we've experienced in restaurants or even at potlucks more closely resembles a sweetened bread cinder block than a rich, custardy pudding. This recipe is here to give you a new lease on the classic dessert. It's almost too easy, but yields utterly decadent results. The key is in the ratio of bread to custard base; this recipe calls for quite a bit of bread, but also has an adequate amount of liquid components to balance it out.

Provided by Darcy Lenz

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 large eggs
4 cups whole milk
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) loaf sourdough bread
14 ounces brioche
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tablespoons bourbon
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Prepare the pudding. Whisk eggs in a large mixing bowl to beat lightly. Whisk in milk, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and salt until evenly combined.
  • Tear sourdough and brioche breads into bite-sized pieces. Add both breads to the custard mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until well coated. Allow to stand at room temperature and soak for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • After soaking, spoon bread mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons white sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Remove the pudding from the oven and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Return pudding to the oven and bake until firm with a lightly crisped top, about 6 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  • While pudding cools, prepare the sauce. Beat egg in a small mixing bowl. Whisk in the heavy cream.
  • Combine sugar and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Remove saucepan from heat. While rapidly whisking the butter and sugar mixture, slowly pour in the beaten egg and cream mixture, whisking until entirely incorporated. Whisk in bourbon and return to medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in salt.
  • Cut the pudding into squares and serve with warm bourbon sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 97 g, Cholesterol 180.9 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 601.3 mg, Sugar 63.3 g

Andre Anderson
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This bread pudding is delicious! It's the perfect dessert for a cold winter day. I love the way the bread soaks up the custard and becomes so soft and moist.


Charlene Hayes
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover bread. The bread pudding is moist and flavorful, and the custard is perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Ovedje Ejoke
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This bread pudding is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the way the bread soaks up the custard and becomes so soft and moist. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and frien


Zakria khan Zakria
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This bread pudding is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the bread soaks up the custard and becomes so soft and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Nomsa Mathebula
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover bread. The bread pudding is moist and flavorful, and the custard is perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rengoku_45 Kyojuro
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This is the best bread pudding recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I love the way the bread soaks up the custard and becomes so soft and moist. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit wi


mordecai
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This bread pudding is amazing! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use up leftover bread to make it.


Glenn Stoker
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I made this bread pudding for my family last night and they loved it! It was a hit with everyone, even my picky kids. The bread pudding was moist and flavorful, and the custard was perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Nahiyan Haque Ayan
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This bread pudding is delicious! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. I love the way the bread soaks up the custard and becomes so soft and moist.


Maliki aw
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I'm not a big fan of bread pudding, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! This bread pudding is amazing. It's moist, flavorful, and the custard is perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Omotosho Ayomide
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This recipe is a keeper! I've tried many bread pudding recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Saleem Khoso
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This bread pudding is so good! The custard is rich and creamy, and the bread is perfectly soft and moist. I love that it's not too sweet, so it's perfect for breakfast or dessert.


Indira Williams
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I've made this bread pudding several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for a potluck or holiday gathering.


Laura Fellin
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used a mix of white and whole wheat bread, and added some raisins and cinnamon. It was a hit with my family.


Guloba Gibril
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This bread pudding is the best I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the custard is perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.