Bread Pudding

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Ingredients:​

• For the Bread Pudding:
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread (French, Italian, or brioche works well)
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins or other dried fruit (optional)
• For Serving (Optional):
  • Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce

Instructions:​

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or similar-sized dish.
2. Prepare the Bread:
   • Place the cubed bread in a large bowl. If you’re using raisins or other dried fruit, sprinkle them over the bread.
3. Make the Custard Mixture:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Combine and Soak:
   • Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, gently tossing to ensure all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 15-30 minutes, or cover and refrigerate overnight for best results.
5. Bake:
   • Pour the soaked bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set in the center and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving.
   • Serve warm with optional whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Enjoy your classic bread pudding! It's a versatile base that you can customize with nuts, chocolate, or different spices to suit your taste.