Best 5 Homemade Colonial Bread Pudding Mount Vernon Inn Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and historically significant dessert that takes you back to the era of colonial America? If so, look no further than the homemade colonial bread pudding from Mount Vernon Inn, a beloved recipe that has stood the test of time. This classic bread pudding, rooted in the culinary traditions of colonial Virginia, combines simple ingredients with expert techniques to create a dessert that is both comforting and elegant. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to recreate this timeless recipe, allowing you to savor the flavors of early American history in your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by George Washington's Mount Vernon

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups half-and-half
3 sticks cinnamon, broken into pieces
3 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups breadcrumbs (grated from stale bread)
1/2 cup currants
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Boiled Custard or Fairy Butter for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 1 1/2- to 2-quart baking dish. 2. In a saucepan, combine the half-and-half with the cinnamon sticks and lemon zest. Scald (bring just below the boil) over medium heat, whisking constantly. Do not let the milk boil. Remove from the heat, stir in the butter, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Stir occasionally. 3. Combine the breadcrumbs with the currants in a large bowl. Add the sugar, salt, nutmeg, and ginger and combine well. 4. When the milk has cooled, strain and discard the cinnamon sticks. Whisk in the eggs. Pour into the breadcrumb mixture, and combine thoroughly. 5. Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool to room temperature before serving. 6. Serve slices of the bread pudding with Boiled Custard or Fairy Butter, if desired.

HOMEMADE COLONIAL BREAD PUDDING MOUNT VERNON INN



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Categories     Egg     Dessert

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
4 cups half-and-half
1 cup sugar
½ tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into bits
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
½ teaspoon cinnamon
5 large eggs, beaten lightly
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, let the bread crumbs soak in the half-and-half for 6 minutes, stir in the sugar, the butter, the salt, the nutmeg, the cinnamon, the eggs, the vanilla, and the raisins, and pour into a buttered 13 by 9 inch baking dish. 2. Put the dish in a larger baking pan, pour enough hot water into the pan to reach halfway up the sides of the dish, and bake the pudding in the middle of a preheated 350F oven for 1 hour, or until it is golden.

COLONIAL INN CAKE RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by Wilda

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 egg whites
1/2 cup sugar
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cake flour
2 teaspons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1 (3 1/4 oz) package vanilla regular pudding and pie filling
1 cup chilled whipping cream
Sliced almonds, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325@ 1. Beat egg whites until foamy in small mixer bowl. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar; beat until stiff and glossy. 2. Beat egg yolks until light in large mixer bowl. Gradually beat in 1/2 cup sugar, the water and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat 1/2 minute on low speed, then 2 minutes on high speed. 3. Carefully fold small amount egg yolk mixture into beaten egg whites. Fold egg white mixture into remaining egg yolk mixture. 4. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured layer pans, 9x 1 /2 ". Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar and the chopped almonds over the top of one of the layers. 5. Bake 30 minutes; cool. While cake is cooling, prepare vanilla pudding accouring to package directions for pudding. Cool. Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl. Split cake layers and reserve sugared layer for top. Fill threelayers with vanilla pudding. Spread with whipped cream mixture over the pudding layer. Top with sugared layer. Refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. Garnish with sliced almonds around edge of plate. You can also frost with more whipped cream and spread on sides and cover sides with toasted sliced almonds. Really delicious. Enjoy

COLONIAL YEAST BREAD



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This is an old recipe that I enjoy making often for my family. I don't think there's anything better than eating hot homemade bread on a cold day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup packed brown sugar or 1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
4-1/2 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cornmeal, sugar or honey, salt, boiling water and oil. Let cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand 5 minutes. Stir into cornmeal mixture. Add whole wheat flour, rye flour and enough all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic; about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Divide into two balls. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Shape into two loaves and place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Remove from pans and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

COLONIAL BROWN BREAD



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A sweet brown bread no eggs or fat added. Best served warm from the oven.

Provided by ANNETTE1951

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups buttermilk
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Pour in buttermilk, and stir until all of the dry mixture has been absorbed. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Serve warm. Store leftover bread wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator. This reheats well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 353.2 mg, Sugar 11 g

Tips:

  • Use stale bread for the best texture. Fresh bread will make the pudding too soggy.
  • Soak the bread in milk or cream overnight. This will help it to absorb the liquid and make the pudding creamy.
  • Add your favorite spices and flavorings to the bread pudding batter. This could include cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, or even chocolate chips.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath. This will help to prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Colonial bread pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and classic flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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