{"id":"a424973e-512a-4566-86b9-5f3175eb7f92","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a424973e-512a-4566-86b9-5f3175eb7f92","source_url":"https://fantabulosity.com/last-minute-bread-pudding/","title":"The BEST Bread Pudding Recipe","description":"This old-fashioned bread pudding recipe is so easy, traditional, and is the custard dessert recipe we all love! Plus, an optional vanilla sauce to drizzle on top!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT45M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://fantabulosity.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Bread-Pudding-Recipe.jpeg","ingredients":[{"text":"6 slices stale bread","item":"stale bread","quantity":6,"unit":"slice"},{"text":"3 tablespoons of butter (1 Tablespoon + 2 Tablespoons)","item":"butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"1 Tablespoon + 2 Tablespoons"},{"text":"4 beaten eggs","item":"beaten eggs","quantity":4},{"text":"2 cups milk","item":"milk","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 cup white sugar","item":"white sugar","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon cinnamon","item":"cinnamon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"raisins (optional)","item":"raisins","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"vanilla sauce (get my vanilla sauce recipe)","item":"vanilla sauce","preparation":"get my vanilla sauce recipe"},{"text":"3 tablespoons butter (salted (but unsalted is ok too!))","item":"butter (salted (but unsalted is ok too!))","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon brown sugar","item":"brown sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1-2 tablespoons milk (or heavy cream - optional *see notes)","item":"milk","quantity":1,"quantity_max":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or heavy cream - optional *see notes"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and use 1 Tablespoon of butter to coat the inside of your 8 inch square baking dish."},{"number":2,"text":"Break your bread (I made larger pieces, rather than crumbling it up) in to the buttered baking dish."},{"number":3,"text":"Melt your remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and drizzle over bread pieces."},{"number":4,"text":"In a bowl, mix remaining ingredients (don't forget to beat your eggs first) until mixed well."},{"number":5,"text":"Pour this mixture over the bread, making sure to evenly coat each piece."},{"number":6,"text":"Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top of the bread pudding springs back after lightly touching it with a fork."},{"number":7,"text":"Grab a small saucepan, and melt (on high) 3 Tablespoons of salted butter.Once melted, turned it down to medium heat and wait a bit to let the butter brown.","section":"Optional Buttery Brown Sugar Sauce"},{"number":8,"text":"Turn down to a simmer. Then, add in a tablespoon of brown sugar and the 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk/cream.Whisk to combine and simmer/whisk for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla.Serve over entire bread pudding in dish before serving or over individual servings.","section":"Optional Buttery Brown Sugar Sauce"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:08:51.607893+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:08:51.607893+00:00"}