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Fabulous Bread Pudding Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Bestcooker / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago I had never liked bread pudding until a neighbor shared this fabulous recipe. It has made a convert of me and everyone else who thought they didn't like bread pudding, either. My husband, who has always loved it, is glad I now have a recipe I like, t... More Prep:75m Cook:45m Servings:9	Bestcooker
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Ingredients

8-10 slices of firm textured regular size bread (like Pepperidge Farm or Earth Grains)

1/4 cup raisins, dried cherries, or dried cranberries (craisins)

4 large eggs

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 cups whole milk

3/4 cup whipping cream

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

Slice bread into 1-inch cubes (DO NOT REMOVE CRUSTS!). Layer cubes in a buttered 8X8X2 square glass baking dish, arranging by hand so you get nice even layers (I get three layers of cubes). Sprinkle dried fruit over the bread cubes. Set aside.

In a large measuring bowl (with a pouring spout, if you have one), lightly whisk eggs. Whisking continuously, add sugar, vanilla, milk, whipping cream, and cinnamon. Pour egg mixture evenly over top of bread cubes and fruit. Let sit 45-60 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed, occasionally pressing down gently with a fork.

Heat oven to 325. Bake 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, LOOSELY cover with foil. Remove from oven and cool completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or all day if you've made this first thing in the morning, as I often do) to allow for the absorption of any remaining liquid in the bottom of the pan. Cut into squares to serve. Garnish servings with topping of your choice, if desired.

Note: Recipe is easily doubled to make in a 13X9 baking dish. A firm textured bread makes a nice, fuller bodied pudding than the airy, light textured bread.

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susanmay 7 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Oh my goodness! Best - This was wonderful!! I made it this morning and we had it for dessert with dinner tonight. This is my new go-to recipe for bread pudding. I used a cinnamon swirl bread, which was uncut and I used a little over 1/3 of the loaf. I upped the raisins to 1/2 cup, since 1/4 just looked like too few for my taste, and I plumped them up a bit in some water in the microwave before topping the bread with them. Otherwise, I followed the recipe as-is. I topped it with a powdered sugar glaze before serving. I have a picture, that I will try upload soon. So yummy! 5 forks, hands-down!!

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susanmay 7 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Use cinnamon-swirl bread, and 1/2 cup of raisins which have been plumped up a bit by microwaving them in water before using them. YUM! Topped with a powdered sugar glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. No measurements on that, just till it was a good drizzling consistency.

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