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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavor Variations
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
Combining Ingredients
- 4
Combine Bread and Liquid Mixture
Pour the liquid mixture over the bread cubes. Gently fold to combine, ensuring all bread is soaked. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
- 5
Add Flavor Variations
After soaking, fold in your choice of dried fruits, chocolate chips, nuts, or fresh fruits, if desired.
Baking
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the soaked mixture into the dish and spread it evenly.
- 7
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serving
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of caramel sauce or whipped cream.
