Description
An easy, budget-friendly approach to turning day-old bread into a delicious bread pudding, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old bread, torn into pieces
- 3 cups whole milk
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Tear the bread into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and let it soak for about 10 minutes.
- Fold in the mixed dried fruits and melted butter.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable with different fruits, spices, or even a savory twist. Perfect for using up leftover bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg