Best 14 Old Fashioned Bread Pudding Recipes

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In the realm of classic comfort desserts, there exists a culinary gem that evokes memories of simpler times—old fashioned bread pudding. This timeless treat, often associated with homey kitchens and family gatherings, is a testament to the transformative power of humble ingredients. It is a delectable symphony of soft, custard-soaked bread, sweet spices, and a crispy, caramelized crust that beckons you to savor every bite. Whether you prefer a traditional recipe passed down through generations or a modern twist with unique flavor combinations, discovering the best recipe for old fashioned bread pudding is a culinary adventure worth embarking on.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

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

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Through the years, I've made this bread pudding quite often and am asked for the recipe each time. I think folks find this dessert so appealing because of its comforting taste and texture.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Artificial sweetener equivalent to 1 teaspoon sugar
4 slices stale bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine milk, egg substitute, vanilla and sweetener in a bowl. Add bread cubes and raisins; stir gently. Pour into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Place in a shallow pan; add 1 in. of water. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD FASHIONED CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING WITH KAHLUA CARAMEL SAUCE



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Are you tired of serving the 'same old - same old' dessert to your family and friends? Then skip the cake and coffee tonight and serve up this delicious treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Old fashioned bread pudding gets a hip new update with chocolate, walnuts and Kahlua.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter, melted
granulated sugar (for dusting the pan)
2 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
6 ounces fine quality bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons Kahlua
7 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
7 cups challah or 7 cups white bread, with crusts removed cut into 1/2-inch cubes
vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1 pinch cream of tartar
1 cup cream
1 tablespoon Kahlua

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Begin by buttering 12 small ramekins and dusting with granulated sugar.
  • Bread Pudding:
  • Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steamy (DO NOT BOIL).
  • Turn off the heat and add the chocolate, salt, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, walnuts and Kahlùa. Stir to mix.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with the 1/2 cup sugar. Pour into the chocolate mixture. Gently fold in the bread cubes.
  • Transfer the pudding mixture to the ramekins (DO NOT OVER FILL - Fill just to the top) and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake until nicely browned and set, about 30 minutes.
  • Kahlùa Caramel Sauce:
  • Combine sugar, water and cream of tartar in a small saucepan. DO NOT STIR. Bring the mixture to a boil; cook until the caramel browns. When the caramel is medium brown, remove from heat and add cream. Let simmer. Add Kahlua.
  • To serve: Ladle some sauce onto each plate, unmold the ramekin, place the pudding on top of the sauce. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Cook's Tip: Other serving versions include serving the pudding warm and topped with a dab of whipped cream OR cold, topped with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate chips.

GRANDMAS OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This recipe was my Grandmothers recipe. I could not find it in my Mother's recipe box. I asked my Aunt and she had saved the recipe. Delicious!

Provided by Jean Fisher

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 c bread cubes (soft)
3/4 c raisins
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
3 large eggs
3/4 c sugar
3 c milk
1/4 c butter

Steps:

  • 1. Spray a 9 x 9 inch pan with Pam.
  • 2. Place soft bread cubes in pan. Sprinkle with raisins.
  • 3. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over bread and raisins in pan.
  • 4. Meanwhile, scald milk and butter.
  • 5. Blend sugar and eggs with whisk. Pour over bread.
  • 6. When milk mixture is done, carefully pour over bread. Gently mix.
  • 7. Bake in 350° oven for 35 - 45 minutes.
  • 8. This is for the Delicious sauce. - Put all the following ingredients in small saucepan on low heat. Blend until smooth. 3/4 cup sugar 1 Tablespoon flour 3/4 cup water 1Tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla

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.

GRANDMA'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Bread     Dessert     Bake     Fall     Spring     Summer     Winter

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

• 4 cups (8 slices) cubed white bread
• 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 Ingredients:
• 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:

  • 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 (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. Directions for 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 (5 to 8 minutes). Stir in vanilla. To serve, spoon warm pudding into individual dessert dishes; serve with sauce. Store refrigerated -Fashioned Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING REDUX (SUGAR FREE)



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An old fashioned recipe that I revamped to make sugar-free and lower in fat. This is an easy standby recipe for a quick prep desert that will wow family and guests alike. Original recipe from my circa 1963 Pillsbury Family Cook Book.

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (less if grating your own)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs, beaten (it is okay to use egg beaters here)
3 cups 1% low-fat milk (bring almost to boiling point) or 3 cups 2% low-fat milk, scalded (bring almost to boiling point)
2 cups bread, cubes (I use day old italian bread leftovers)
1/2 cup raisins (optional) or 1/2 cup dates (optional)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and vanilla extract in a 2-quart casserole.
  • Add eggs, butter and scalded milk, blend well. DO NOT ADD EGGS TO HOT MILK THEY WILL SCRAMBLE, mix everything together then briskly stir in the scalded milk.
  • Stir in bread cubes and raisins Place casserole in pan of hot water in your oven Bake at 350°F for 45-60 minutes until knife inserted 1" from edge comes out clean TIP: To evenly distribute raisins or dates, stir gently 20 minutes into cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 389.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 8.7

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH HARD SAUCE



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My grandmother was a great cook, but preferred simple recipes without a lot of fancy additions. I think this came about from her having been widowed the year before the Great Depression with 9 children to provide for. This bread pudding recipe was a way to use up stale bread, dried out raisins, and older milk or cream....

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 17

BREAD PUDDING
4-5 c stale bread, cut in cubes
3 c warm milk
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp rum, brandy, or vanilla flavoring
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c raisins
1/4 c chopped nuts
HARD SAUCE
4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 1/4 c confectioners' sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp rum, brandy, or vanilla flavoring
1/4 c (or more) light cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, soak the diced bread in the warm milk and 1/4 tsp. salt for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Place a large pan of hot water on the middle rack while preheating.
  • 2. Beat together the eggs, sugar, rum or brandy, nutmeg, lemon juice, raisins, and nuts. Pour this mixture over the soaked bread and stir lightly to combine. Turn the mixture into a greased 2-3 quart casserole dish. Place the dish into the pan of hot water and bake about 45 minutes. When done, remove from the hot water and allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • 3. TO MAKE HARD SAUCE: Beat the confectioners' sugar gradually into the softened butter until blended and fluffy. Beat in the salt and the rum or brandy. Add cream 2 tablespoons at a time and blend well until very smooth. Chill while pudding is baking. Serve over the warm bread pudding.

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This is an old family recipe that I've been using for over 30 years. It's a great way to use stale bread and/or rolls, but, it's especially good when you make it with the flavored "swirl" breads that are available in the stores. The finished dish is rich, egg-y and custard-y. It's like eating French Toast out of a bowl!! Try...

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 c granulated sugar
2 tsp flour
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 c whole milk
5 c bread cubes (or equivalent amount of apple fritters)
2 Tbsp raisins (optional) (or 1 cup chopped apple if using apple fritters instead of bread)
3 Tbsp butter (or margarine)
1 tsp cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 3-4 quart glass baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Have at the ready: a 9X13-inch baking pan with about 2" on water in it. You will need this to bake the bread pudding in a water bath.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix the sugar and flour. Add the eggs and beat well (by hand).
  • 3. Add the vanilla and milk and mix well. Add the bread cubes and raisins Mix well. Let set for about 10-15 minutes until bread has absorbed some of the liquid.
  • 4. Pour into prepared baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.
  • 5. Place in baking pan (with water on the bottom) and place in heated oven.
  • 6. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until bread pudding is browned and firm.
  • 7. Cool slightly before serving. Serve garnished with whipped cream if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
  • 8. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN TAKING OUT OF THE OVEN AS THE WATER IN THE BAKING PAN IS EXTREMELY HOT!!!!
  • 9. HINT: you can use as much bread cubes as you want with this recipe. If you like your bread pudding dense, just add more bread cubes. But you may have to bake it longer so it sets up. If you do this, just keep and eye on it.... check every 5-10 minutes. I've already baked it for WELL over an hour.

NAN'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy

Yield 4 to 6 People

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces stale, sliced white bread (about 1/2 loaf), crusts removed
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons julienned orange peel
1/2 cup sultanas (golden raisins)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350. Tear the crustless bread into bits and add to a large mixing bowl. Pour the water over the bread and let sit for 30 minutes. 2. Squeeze the excess water out of the bread and place in a large buttered baking dish. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, add the sugar, cinnamon, orange peel and raisins and stir for one minute. Let cool. 3. Meanwhile, combine the egg and milk and pour over the bread. Pour the butter mixture on top. Stir to combine. Bake in the oven for about 45 minutes, until the mixture is set and the bread is a golden brown. Serve with vanilla custard (Bird's), vanilla ice cream, or heavy cream.

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.

BETTY'S OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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This is the recipe I grew up with. It came from the 1950's "Picture Cook Book". My assembly is a bit different, though. I think it's easier. Also, you could use your microwave to heat the milk and melt the butter. Just be careful not to scramble your eggs in the hot milk. This can be served with any hard sauce, bourbon sauce or ice cream, but I like it with just a little half & half. My mom always poured milk on hers.

Provided by Laura2of7

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups bread, torn into coarse crumbs or cubed
1/2 cup raisins
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (I use 3/4 cinnamon and 1/4 nutmeg) or 1 teaspoon nutmeg (I use 3/4 cinnamon and 1/4 nutmeg)
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Steps:

  • Butter the inside of a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. (I use an 8" square pan.).
  • In the baking dish, place bread and raisins.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, salt and spices.
  • In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until butter is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Add sugar mixture and stir to dissolve. Allow to cool slightly and add eggs, whisking to combine.
  • Add egg mixture to bread, letting it soak in while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a knife, inserted in the center, comes out clean.
  • Serve warm, with or without cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.1, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 374.9, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 24.9, Protein 7

OLD-FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING WITH BRANDY HARD SAUCE



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Number Of Ingredients 15

PUDDING
5 cups cubed white and whole wheat bread
2 1/2 cups warm milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts
HARD SAUCE
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon hot water
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 teaspoons brandy extract

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-quart casserole. In greased casserole, combine bread cubes and milk. In medium bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and eggs mix well. Stir in raisins and nuts. Add egg mixture to soaked bread cubes blend well.2. Bake at 350°F. for 50 to 60 minutes or until pudding is set.3. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all hard sauce ingredients. Beat at high speed until well blended. Cover refrigerate until serving time. Serve hard sauce over warm pudding.TIP: * Four slices white bread and four slices whole wheat bread yield about 5 cups bread cubes.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/10 of Recipe * Calories: 390 * Calories from Fat: 130 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 14 g 22% * Saturated Fat: 7 g 35% * Cholesterol: 70 mg 23% * Sodium: 250 mg 10% * Total Carbohydrate: 59 g 20% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 46 g * Protein: 6 g * Vitamin A: 10% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 10% * Iron: 8% * Dietary Exchanges: 2 Starch, 2 Fruit, 2 1/2 Fat or 4 Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

OLD FASHIONED BREAD PUDDING



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I'm not puddiing (get it)? todays' bread puddings down, fine and dandy if that's what you like. This is my momma's recipe, no sauces or glazes. No brioche or baguettes. Just plain stale bread she turned into heaven with raisins, apples, sugar and spices. I like the corner pieces, they have some crunch to em', you will too.

Provided by iris mccall

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 loaves of stale bread, white or wheat
1 box sunmaid raisins
4 appples peeled, cored and diced
2 can(s) sweetned condensed milk
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 stick butter or margarine
1 1/2 sugar, white or brown, if brown packed
2 c sweet milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400 degrees, butter your baking dish, and gather your ingredients. In a large bowl, tear bread into pieces. Add apples and raisins , nutmeg, cinnamon and sugars.
  • 2. Mix together sweetened condensed milk, eggs , sweet milk and vanilla. Pour into bowl and mix well allowing bread to soak up the milk. Pour into buttered dish, and place on center rack in middle of oven for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
  • 3. Remove and allow to cool before cutting before cutting into squares and storing in a cool place. Taste even better the next day. Simply good.
  • 4. The mixture should not be soupy. If it is add extra bread+ 1 cup of sugar.

Tips:

  • Use stale or day-old bread for a better texture. Fresh bread will be too soft and mushy.
  • If you don't have stale bread, you can dry it out by cubing it and spreading it on a baking sheet in a low oven (200°F) for about 15 minutes.
  • Use a variety of breads for a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of white bread, whole wheat bread, and sourdough bread.
  • Don't overmix the bread pudding batter. Overmixing will make the pudding dense and tough.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath to prevent it from drying out. The water bath will create a moist environment that will help the pudding cook evenly.
  • Let the bread pudding cool slightly before serving. This will allow it to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, custardy flavor and slightly chewy texture, bread pudding is a perfect way to use up leftover bread. There are many different variations of bread pudding, so you can always find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you like it classic or with a twist, bread pudding is sure to become a new favorite dessert.

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