Best 7 Grandmas Old Fashioned Bread Pudding Recipes

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"Grandma's Old Fashioned Bread Pudding" is a classic comfort food that brings back memories of family gatherings and warm kitchens. This delectable dessert is made with simple, pantry-staple ingredients and can be enjoyed as a breakfast treat, an afternoon snack, or a delightful ending to any meal. With its soft and custardy interior, crispy outer layer, and heartwarming flavors, this timeless recipe has been passed down through generations and continues to be a favorite among people of all ages.

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GRANDMOTHER'S BREAD PUDDING



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This recipe comes from my grandmother who raised me. Besides looking after my siblings and me, she worked the farm and ran another business on the side. How she did all that, I'll never know! She's a tremendous cook and the goodies from "Edith's Kitchen" are always welcomed and eagerly devoured - this bread pudding is one of the best!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

PUDDING:
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups day-old torn white or French bread
1 cup raisins
CUSTARD SAUCE:
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For pudding, combine first five ingredients in a large bowl. Add bread and raisins; mix well. Turn into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. , Meanwhile, for sauce, combine yolks, sugar and cornstarch in the top of a double boiler. Gradually add milk, stirring until smooth. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Serve pudding and sauce warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 169mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

GRANDMA'S BREAD PUDDING



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This bread pudding recipe is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. This is one of our family's favorite recipes and perfect served with a big scoop of ice cream!

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf day-old challah bread (cubed into 1-inch pieces)
5 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
4 cups (960 ml) whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the cubed challah bread into the prepared baking dish and spread it around into an even layer. Set aside.
  • In a very large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully combined. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread in the prepared baking pan, making sure all of the bread is coated. Allow to sit and soak up the mixture for about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Once the 15 minutes is over, place the bread pudding in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the top is set.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE RECIPE - (3.9/5)



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Provided by francesn

Number Of Ingredients 15

PUDDING:
4 cups white bread, cubed, about 8 slices
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • PUDDING: Heat oven to 350°F. Combine bread and raisins in large bowl. Combine milk and 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted, about 4 to 7 minutes. Pour milk mixture over bread; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in all remaining pudding ingredients. Pour into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until set in center. SAUCE: Combine all sauce ingredients except vanilla in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla. To serve, spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Bread pudding is a delicious treat and an even better way to reduce food waste! For this bread pudding recipe, collect the heels and any extra slices of bread you have and freeze them. When you have enough to measure six cups (this is about six slices of bread), thaw the slices and start baking this warm and comforting bread pudding.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups soft bread cubes (about 6 slices bread)
1/2 cup raisins, if desired
Whipping (heavy) cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and milk is hot.
  • In large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir in bread cubes and raisins. Stir in milk mixture. Pour into ungreased deep round pan.
  • Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from edge comes out clean. Serve warm with whipping cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rowen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter, softened (1/4 cup)
2 cups milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
3 cups soft bread cubes (about 5 slices)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put butter in small bowl.
  • Scald milk (heat till just below boiling) and pour over butter, stir to mix well.
  • Beat eggs.
  • Gradually stir into milk mixture. Stir in sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Put bread cubes and raisins in a 1-1/2 quart baking dish; pour in milk mixture. Stir gently to moisten the bread evenly.
  • Set in a larger pan; add hot water to the outer pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve warm or cold.

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This may be an old-fashioned bread pudding dessert, but good taste never goes out of style!

Provided by Justin Shepheard

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups half-and-half
8 large eggs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons raisins
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 loaf white bread, torn into large chunks
1 stick butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x12-inch baking pan.
  • Combine half-and-half, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well.
  • Arrange bread pieces on the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour cream mixture over bread. Allow to soak 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Place the baking pan into a larger pan; fill the larger pan with water halfway up the sides of the smaller pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat. Pour into a small bowl; add confectioners' sugar and mix well.
  • Remove bread pudding from the oven. Poke holes throughout using a butter knife. Pour butter sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 186.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 28.9 g

GRANDMA'S BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Grandma's Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GeoWillis

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf bread (stale)
3 tablespoons cinnamon
6 egg yolks
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
6 cups milk
4 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Break bread into casserole dish/bowl.
  • Add Cinnamon to bread and mix.
  • Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla and milk in cooking pot.
  • Bring pot to bowl by heating on high and stirring bottom with a spatula to scrape well.
  • Add half of the heated mix to the bowl of bread. Try to cover all bread,but do not mash bread.
  • Bake on middle rack for 1 hour.
  • With second half of mix, make pudding by heating and adding a mixture of flour and half a cup of water in a shaker, like thickening a gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.3, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 111.5, Sodium 291, Carbohydrate 59.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 34.9, Protein 8.1

Tips:

  • Use stale bread: Stale bread absorbs more liquid and results in a richer, more flavorful bread pudding.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough bread pudding. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of spices: Bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover spices. Try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, or ginger to the batter.
  • Soak the bread cubes in milk: Soaking the bread cubes in milk helps them to absorb the liquid and become soft and tender.
  • Use a variety of mix-ins: Bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover fruits, nuts, and chocolate chips. Try adding raisins, cranberries, walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Bake the bread pudding until it is set: The bread pudding is done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a delicious and versatile dessert that is easy to make. With a few simple tips, you can make a bread pudding that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you have some stale bread, don't throw it away! Make bread pudding instead!

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