Description

Warm, nostalgic, and utterly comforting, Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding is a timeless dessert made with simple pantry staples. Featuring custard-soaked bread baked to golden perfection and topped with a silky vanilla sauce, it’s the ultimate cozy treat.

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding:

6 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or brioche)
2 1/2 cups whole milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

For the Vanilla Sauce:

1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, combine bread cubes and milk. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pecans. Mix thoroughly.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden brown and set.
While baking, prepare the vanilla sauce. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually add milk and cream.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
Serve warm bread pudding generously drizzled with vanilla sauce.

Notes

Allow bread to soak fully for the richest texture.
Add raisins or apples for added sweetness and texture.
Best enjoyed warm but can be reheated easily.