Best 7 Moms Best Bread Pudding Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and indulgent desserts, mom's best bread pudding stands out as a culinary masterpiece, evoking nostalgic memories and warming hearts with every bite. This classic dish, passed down through generations, embodies the essence of home-cooked goodness, combining soft, tender bread, a rich custard filling, and a sprinkle of spices to create a symphony of flavors that captivates the senses. Whether you're seeking solace on a chilly evening or simply craving a taste of pure indulgence, mom's best bread pudding is the ultimate treat, promising an extraordinary culinary journey that leaves you yearning for more.

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BREAD PUDDING RECIPE



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This bread pudding recipe, from an old Amish cookbook, is absolutely incredible.

Provided by Moms Who Think

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups whole milk (or 2 cups half & half)
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup brown sugar (light or dark, depending on taste preference)
3 eggs
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups bread, torn into small pieces (french bread works best)
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup whole milk
2 Tablespoons butter
1/3 cup granulated white sugar (light brown sugar can be substituted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon flour
dash of salt

Steps:

  • In medium saucepan, over medium heat, heat milk (or half & half) just until film forms over top. Combine butter and milk, stirring until butter is melted. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Combine sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Slowly add milk mixture.
  • Place bread in a lightly greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Sprinkle with raisins if desired. Pour batter on top of bread.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Serve warm.
  • Mix everything together and bring to a boil for 3 - 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Set aside for 5 minutes, then pour on warm bread pudding.

BEST BREAD PUDDING



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Look no further: this is the only bread pudding recipe you will ever need. This super-thick version is equal parts sweet and custardy, with just a touch a spice. Perfect for a special event, or for Sunday morning breakfast at home.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 cups cubed challah or brioche bread (about 12 ounces; 1-inch cubes)
3 cups heavy cream
2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs plus 6 yolks
1/2 cup raisins, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Grease an 8-inch square baking dish with the butter.
  • Toast the bread cubes on a baking sheet until they start to dry and harden, about 20 minutes. Set aside. Raise the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, whole eggs and yolks in a large bowl. Add the bread to the bowl and stir until completely coated. Cover and let soak for about 30 minutes, pushing the bread down occasionally so that all the cubes are soaked. Meanwhile, pour hot water over the raisins, if using, and soak for 10 minutes. Once plumped, drain the raisins, add to the bowl of bread and gently toss.
  • Pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake until the custard is set and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature or cold.

BEST EVER BREAD PUDDING



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The secret to incredible bread pudding with a soft middle and crisp edges starts with leftover dinner rolls. I picked up the rich brown sugar sauce recipe from my friend Kathryn Gartmann. A big drizzle of it takes this dessert over the top and really makes it the best bread pudding ever. -Maria Petrella, Taste of Home Prep Cook

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2-1/4 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
20 dinner rolls (1-1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch cubes (18 cups)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk together the first 10 ingredients until blended. Gently stir in bread. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. or 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with brown sugar; let stand until bread is softened, about 15 minutes. Bake until puffed and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes., Meanwhile, for sauce, melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar; stir until dissolved. Gradually stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, 15-20 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add vanilla, sea salt and baking soda, stirring well. Serve sauce with warm bread pudding.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

BEST BREAD PUDDING WITH VANILLA SAUCE



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We found this recipe tucked inside my mom's Bible when going through her things. It has become a family tradition on the first snow day of the year and if that doesn't happen, which can be the case here in central Virginia, we know it'll be the featured dessert at Easter and anytime a comfort food is in order.

Provided by Gail Cobile

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
3 cups whole milk
10 slices hearty farmhouse-style bread, toasted and cut into cubes
1 cup raisins
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 egg
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 eggs, white sugar, 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 cup of butter, and 3 cups of whole milk together, and gently stir in the bread cubes and raisins. Lightly spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and set in the middle, 50 to 55 minutes; cover the dish with foil after 30 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Let the pudding stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • For vanilla sauce, whisk 1/2 cup of light brown sugar, the flour, a pinch of cinnamon, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 1/4 cups of whole milk,and salt together in a heavy saucepan until smooth. Heat over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and the sauce coats the back of a spoon, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour sauce over warm bread pudding, or serve on the side in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.7 g, Cholesterol 128.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 387.3 mg, Sugar 72.4 g

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.

MOM'S THANKSGIVING BREAD PUDDING



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This is my mother's bread pudding recipe. Every year, I make it about 10 times between Thanksgiving and Christmas-everybody loves it! It is delicious warm, but also quite good cold with milk poured over it.

Provided by BarbMazz

Categories     Bread Pudding

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices white bread, crusts removed
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup seedless raisins
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups milk
⅔ cup white sugar
4 large eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole or baking dish.
  • Spread bread slices with butter, then use a sharp knife to cut each slice into 4 squares.
  • Arrange 1/2 of the bread squares in the bottom of the prepared casserole. Sprinkle with raisins and 1/2 of the cinnamon. Cover with remaining bread and cinnamon.
  • Heat milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat just until a film forms over the top, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add sugar; stir until dissolved.
  • Pour some of the hot milk into the beaten eggs, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and whisk until smooth and thoroughly combined. Stir in vanilla and pour mixture over the bread.
  • Set the casserole in a pan and fill with 1 inch hot water. Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 133.3 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 300.6 mg, Sugar 30.1 g

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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My mother made this my whole while growing up. Never before had I tasted anything this good and never had anything since. It is the Hard sauce that makes it so different from other recipes. just try it once and you will be hooked for life and so will your friends and family.

Provided by dklarson

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 slices, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
4 cups white bread
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 cup seedless raisin (optional)
1 cup butter, soft (not margarine)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum flavoring

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Scald milk with butter; set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl place torn bread pieces, sprinkle with as much cinnamon as you like. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 tsp salt and 2 eggs (slightly beaten) over cinnamon sugar bread pieces. Mix gently.
  • Pour cooled scalded milk and butter over the bread mixture and add any optional items before pouring into greased loaf pan. Mixture should fill the bread pan.
  • Place the loaf pan in a large baking pan and fill with 1" of water (called a water bath).
  • Bread pudding is done when a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Oven temps may vary and so would the baking time.
  • Slice into 1" slices and serve warm. top with a dollop of the Hard Sauce(see below).
  • May be warmed in microwave for leftovers.
  • Hard Sauce recipe:.
  • Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and then vanilla until all mixed.
  • Spoon a dollop on a slice of warm bread pudding. Mmm--enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 137.7, Sodium 445, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 42.9, Protein 5.4

Tips:

  • For a richer bread pudding, use croissants or brioche instead of white bread.
  • Add mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to the bread pudding for extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, to give the bread pudding a warm and inviting flavor.
  • If you don't have a double boiler, you can create one by simmering a few inches of water in a large saucepan and placing a heatproof bowl over the top.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, bread pudding is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, bread pudding is a recipe that is sure to impress. So next time you have some leftover bread, don't throw it away - make bread pudding instead!

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