Bread Pudding Recipe
Homemade bread pudding with a vanilla sauce
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding Ingredients
Vanilla Sauce Ingredients
Method
Bread Pudding Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Bread
Cut the stale bread into cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Combine and Soak
Pour the wet mixture over the cubed bread. Allow the bread to soak for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure all pieces are coated.
- 5
Add Butter
Grease a baking dish with butter and pour the soaked bread mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Vanilla Sauce Preparation
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and water.
- 8
Heat the Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and starts to simmer, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Serve
Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly. Drizzle over warm bread pudding before serving.
