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.

Tohen Mia
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This is my favorite bread pudding recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


osadebamen ebelle
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This bread pudding is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and everyone will love it.


Juanita Pruneda
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I've never made bread pudding before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


mdlam ali
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This bread pudding is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


cei_ lm
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I would have liked this recipe more if it had more spices. I added some cinnamon and nutmeg and it really improved the flavor.


Ifeoma Precious
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread pudding didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dry and the custard was too runny.


Jess Martin
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This bread pudding was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still a good recipe.


Favour Reeds
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I'm not usually a fan of bread pudding, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the hard sauce is the perfect addition.


Irich Admissions
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This bread pudding is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a hit.


Arslan Nutkani
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I love the combination of flavors in this bread pudding. The bread, custard, and hard sauce all come together perfectly.


Esther Ihongbe
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This is my go-to recipe for bread pudding. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make.


md hasan midia
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I've made this bread pudding several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's so easy to make.


Shamim Rahman Shishir
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This bread pudding recipe is a keeper! It's simple to make and the results are delicious. I used a mix of white and wheat bread, and added some raisins and chopped walnuts for extra flavor. The hard sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


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