Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Lady MayFried Bread Pudding Recipe

Fried Bread Pudding Recipe

Inspired by The Lady May
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Fried bread pudding, raisins, bourbon sauce, ice cream, and candied pecans.

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Ingredients

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Bread Pudding

Bourbon Sauce

Candied Pecans

Serving

Method

Bread Pudding

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Cut the day-old bread into small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Make the Custard

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes. Add the raisins and gently fold everything together until the bread is well coated. Let it soak for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cook the Bread Pudding

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the soaked bread mixture, pressing down slightly. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Bourbon Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.

  2. 6

    Add Bourbon

    Remove from heat and stir in the bourbon and vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

Candied Pecans

  1. 7

    Prepare the Pecans

    In a saucepan, combine the pecans, sugar, water, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 8

    Candy the Pecans

    Continue to cook until the mixture thickens and coats the pecans. Spread the pecans out on parchment paper to cool.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Dish

    Slice the fried bread pudding and serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Drizzle with bourbon sauce and sprinkle with candied pecans.

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