Best 8 Simply Homemade Bread Pudding Recipes

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From childhood memories of school lunchroom treats to warm, comforting holiday side dishes, bread pudding holds a special place in culinary history. A classic dessert that transforms stale bread into a sweet and delectable treat, the diverse world of bread pudding is vast and varied, influenced by culinary traditions around the globe. Whether you prefer a rich, custard-based pudding or a more rustic, breadcrumb-studded variety, this versatile dish offers a canvas for creativity, allowing you to explore different flavors, textures, and ingredients. Embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps of creating your own homemade bread pudding, a dish that is both simple to prepare and bursting with comforting flavors.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE BREAD PUDDING



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This recipe is proof-positive that leftover bread can easily be converted to dessert without much work. There's room for customization here: consider adding fresh or dried fruit or a combination of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cardamom. It makes a great brunch dish, served with fresh fruit compote. Or add a handful of chocolate chips before baking for a decidedly more decadent outcome.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, editors' pick, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, more for greasing pan
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 loaf sweet egg bread like challah or brioche, cut into 2-inch cubes (about 5 to 6 cups)
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm milk, butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Continue cooking just until butter melts; cool. Meanwhile, butter a 4-to-6-cup baking dish and fill it with cubed bread.
  • Add eggs to cooled milk mixture and whisk; pour mixture over bread. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until custard is set but still a little wobbly and edges of bread have browned. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 192 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PLAIN AND PERFECT BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish
2 1/2 cups sourdough bread cubes (1-inch cubes)
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
Whiskey Cream Sauce, recipe follows, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange the bread cubes tightly in the prepared baking dish. Beat together the butter, milk, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Add the granulated and brown sugars and mix until dissolved. Pour the mixture over the bread.
  • Put the baking dish on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is golden brown, 55 to 70 minutes. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

BREAD PUDDING



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This simple bake is lovely with a cuppa. Or have it for dessert instead, with custard or ice cream

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 2h

Yield Cuts into 9 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

500g white or wholemeal bread
500g/1lb 2oz mixed dried fruit
85g mixed peel
1½ tbsp mixed spice
600ml milk
2 large eggs, beaten
140g light muscovado sugar
zest 1 lemon (optional)
100g butter, melted
2 tbsp demerara sugar

Steps:

  • Tear 500g white or wholemeal bread into a large mixing bowl and add 500g mixed dried fruit, 85g mixed peel and 1 ½ tbsp mixed spice.
  • Pour in 600ml milk, then stir or scrunch through your fingers to mix everything well and completely break up the bread.
  • Add 2 beaten large eggs, 140g light muscovado sugar and zest of 1 lemon, if using. Stir well, then set aside for 15 mins to soak.
  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter and line the base of a 20cm non-stick square cake tin (not one with a loose base).
  • Stir the melted butter into the pudding mixture, tip into the tin, then scatter with demerara.
  • Bake for 1½ hrs until firm and golden, covering with foil if it starts to brown too much. Turn out of the tin and strip off the paper. Cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 94 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 67 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 1.15 milligram of sodium

BREAD PUDDING II



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My family LOVES bread pudding, and this recipe is one that I have fine tuned to their taste. I have to double this recipe, and bake it in a 9x13 inch pan for my family! It's great for breakfast or dessert and is delicious with milk poured on top! Enjoy!

Provided by ELLENMARIE

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 slices day-old bread
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup raisins
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Break bread into small pieces into an 8 inch square baking pan. Drizzle melted butter or margarine over bread. If desired, sprinkle with raisins.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Beat until well mixed. Pour over bread, and lightly push down with a fork until bread is covered and soaking up the egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly tapped.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 70.3 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

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.

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

EASY BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Easy Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cloverleaf

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups bread cubes (Just tear up bread, no need to buy bread cubes)
2 1/4 cups milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place bread cubes in a greased 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Combine remaining ingredients.
  • Pour over bread cubes.
  • Place in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 1, Sugar 34.7, Protein 6.8

SIMPLY HOMEMADE BREAD PUDDING



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Make and share this Simply Homemade Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen Dragon Mom

Categories     Swedish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups bread, torn into pieces and stale
2 cups milk, scalded and still hot
2 tablespoons butter
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups cold milk
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Mix together stale bread pieces, hot milk and butter.
  • Set aside until cool.
  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Beat eggs well, add sugar and milk and stir.
  • Stir in spices if desired.
  • Mix cold bread mixture with egg mixture.
  • Pour into buttered casserole.
  • Bake 30 minutes until pudding has set and is turning golden brown.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 138.7, Sodium 221.6, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.8, Protein 9.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of breads for a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Stale bread is ideal for bread pudding, as it will absorb more of the custard.
  • If you don't have any stale bread, you can toast fresh bread and then let it cool before using it.
  • Use a rich and flavorful custard base. This will help to create a moist and delicious bread pudding.
  • Add your favorite spices, fruits, or nuts to the bread pudding for extra flavor.
  • Bake the bread pudding in a water bath to prevent it from drying out.
  • Serve the bread pudding warm with a drizzle of sauce, such as caramel sauce or vanilla sauce.

Conclusion:

Bread pudding is a classic dessert that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a bread pudding recipe that everyone will love. So next time you have some stale bread on hand, don't throw it away! Use it to make a delicious and satisfying bread pudding instead.

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