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Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding
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This Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is the definition of cozy comfort food. Soft cubes of bread soak up a rich vanilla custard, gently baked until golden and tender, then finished with a luscious caramel-style sauce. It’s a timeless dessert that feels like home—perfect for chilly evenings, holidays, or anytime you crave a warm, nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

  • 4 cups cubed white bread (about 8 slices, 1-inch pieces)

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 2 cups milk

  • ¼ cup raisins

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar, firmly packed

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Caramel Sauce

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream

  • Butter (equal amount to sugar, for sauce base)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a casserole dish (at least 1½-quart capacity).

  2. Prepare the Bread Base
    In a large bowl, combine cubed bread and raisins.

  3. Heat Milk & Butter
    In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk and butter until the butter is fully melted. Pour over the bread mixture and let soak for 10 minutes.

  4. Mix the Custard
    Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and nutmeg to the soaked bread. Stir gently until well combined.

  5. Bake
    Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
    Bake for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set. A knife inserted in the middle should come out clean.

  6. Make the Caramel Sauce
    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and sugars in equal parts. Stir continuously for 5–8 minutes until thickened and gently bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream.

  7. Serve
    Spoon warm caramel sauce over the bread pudding before serving.

Notes

  • Best bread: Slightly stale bread works best—it absorbs more custard without becoming mushy.

  • Extra richness: Substitute half the milk with heavy cream for an even creamier texture.

  • Flavor twist: Add cinnamon or orange zest for extra warmth.

  • No raisins? Swap with chopped dates, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips.

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